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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,811.02, 587,599.44 and 244,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,811.02, 587,599.44 and 244,395.27 is: 337,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,811.02 : 587,599.44 = 244,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,811.02/587,599.44 = 244,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,811.02x = 587,599.44 × 244,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,811.02x = 143,606,523,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606,523,790.65/425,811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,254.13

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