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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,735.04, 586,903.89 and 334,933.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,735.04, 586,903.89 and 334,933.33 is: 461,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,735.04 : 586,903.89 = 334,933.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,735.04/586,903.89 = 334,933.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,735.04x = 586,903.89 × 334,933.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,735.04x = 196,573,674,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,573,674,267.65/425,735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,727.73

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