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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,812.22, 587,601.08 and 244,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,812.22, 587,601.08 and 244,396.46 is: 337,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,812.22 : 587,601.08 = 244,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,812.22/587,601.08 = 244,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,812.22x = 587,601.08 × 244,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,812.22x = 143,607,619,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,607,619,684.19/425,812.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,255.75

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