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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,993.85, 587,900.03 and 244,764.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,993.85, 587,900.03 and 244,764.45 is: 337,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,993.85 : 587,900.03 = 244,764.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,993.85/587,900.03 = 244,764.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,993.85x = 587,900.03 × 244,764.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,993.85x = 143,897,026,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,897,026,274.11/425,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,791.32

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