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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,810.02, 587,598.06 and 244,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,810.02, 587,598.06 and 244,394.27 is: 337,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,810.02 : 587,598.06 = 244,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,810.02/587,598.06 = 244,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,810.02x = 587,598.06 × 244,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,810.02x = 143,605,598,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,605,598,927.12/425,810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,252.75

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