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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,847.53, 587,682.71 and 244,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,847.53, 587,682.71 and 244,595.81 is: 337,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,847.53 : 587,682.71 = 244,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,847.53/587,682.71 = 244,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,847.53x = 587,682.71 × 244,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,847.53x = 143,744,730,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,744,730,556.14/425,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,549.76

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