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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,923.71, 587,751.62 and 244,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,923.71, 587,751.62 and 244,635.69 is: 337,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,923.71 : 587,751.62 = 244,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,923.71/587,751.62 = 244,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,923.71x = 587,751.62 × 244,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,923.71x = 143,785,020,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,785,020,597.46/425,923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,583.98

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