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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,845.27, 587,679.60 and 244,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,845.27, 587,679.60 and 244,593.56 is: 337,546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,845.27 : 587,679.60 = 244,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,845.27/587,679.60 = 244,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,845.27x = 587,679.60 × 244,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,845.27x = 143,742,647,889.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,742,647,889.80/425,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,546.66

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