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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,770.88, 587,541.66 and 264,622.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,770.88, 587,541.66 and 264,622.46 is: 365,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,770.88 : 587,541.66 = 264,622.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,770.88/587,541.66 = 264,622.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,770.88x = 587,541.66 × 264,622.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,770.88x = 155,476,719,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,476,719,421.68/425,770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,165.23

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