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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,967.09, 587,814.80 and 244,551.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,967.09, 587,814.80 and 244,551.33 is: 337,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,967.09 : 587,814.80 = 244,551.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,967.09/587,814.80 = 244,551.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,967.09x = 587,814.80 × 244,551.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,967.09x = 143,750,891,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,750,891,133.68/425,967.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,469.48

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