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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,051.53, 588,003.18 and 244,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,051.53, 588,003.18 and 244,763.12 is: 337,803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,051.53 : 588,003.18 = 244,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,051.53/588,003.18 = 244,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,051.53x = 588,003.18 × 244,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,051.53x = 143,921,489,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,921,489,966.71/426,051.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,803.02

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