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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,968.09, 587,816.18 and 244,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,968.09, 587,816.18 and 244,552.33 is: 337,470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,968.09 : 587,816.18 = 244,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,968.09/587,816.18 = 244,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,968.09x = 587,816.18 × 244,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,968.09x = 143,751,816,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,751,816,430.70/425,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,470.86

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