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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,964.27, 587,810.93 and 244,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,964.27, 587,810.93 and 244,548.52 is: 337,465.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,964.27 : 587,810.93 = 244,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,964.27/587,810.93 = 244,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,964.27x = 587,810.93 × 244,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,964.27x = 143,748,290,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,748,290,279.05/425,964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,465.61

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