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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,810.52, 587,591.80 and 244,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,810.52, 587,591.80 and 244,394.80 is: 337,249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,810.52 : 587,591.80 = 244,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,810.52/587,591.80 = 244,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,810.52x = 587,591.80 × 244,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,810.52x = 143,604,380,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,604,380,442.64/425,810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,249.49

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