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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,054.90, 588,007.84 and 244,766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,054.90, 588,007.84 and 244,766.50 is: 337,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,054.90 : 588,007.84 = 244,766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,054.90/588,007.84 = 244,766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,054.90x = 588,007.84 × 244,766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,054.90x = 143,924,620,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924,620,969.36/426,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,807.69

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