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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,734.04, 586,902.51 and 334,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,734.04, 586,902.51 and 334,932.33 is: 461,726.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,734.04 : 586,902.51 = 334,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,734.04/586,902.51 = 334,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,734.04x = 586,902.51 × 334,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,734.04x = 196,572,627,358.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,572,627,358.03/425,734.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,726.35

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