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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,809.22, 587,596.94 and 244,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,809.22, 587,596.94 and 244,393.46 is: 337,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,809.22 : 587,596.94 = 244,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,809.22/587,596.94 = 244,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,809.22x = 587,596.94 × 244,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,809.22x = 143,604,845,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,604,845,092.06/425,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,251.61

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