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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,767.88, 587,537.52 and 264,619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,767.88, 587,537.52 and 264,619.46 is: 365,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,767.88 : 587,537.52 = 264,619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,767.88/587,537.52 = 264,619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,767.88x = 587,537.52 × 264,619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,767.88x = 155,473,861,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,473,861,272.14/425,767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,161.09

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