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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,055.90, 588,009.22 and 244,767.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,055.90, 588,009.22 and 244,767.50 is: 337,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,055.90 : 588,009.22 = 244,767.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,055.90/588,009.22 = 244,767.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,055.90x = 588,009.22 × 244,767.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,055.90x = 143,925,546,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,925,546,756.35/426,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,809.07

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