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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,760.48, 587,588.88 and 244,496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,760.48, 587,588.88 and 244,496.16 is: 337,427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,760.48 : 587,588.88 = 244,496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,760.48/587,588.88 = 244,496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,760.48x = 587,588.88 × 244,496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,760.48x = 143,663,224,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,663,224,818.70/425,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,427.34

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