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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,056.90, 588,010.60 and 244,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,056.90, 588,010.60 and 244,768.50 is: 337,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,056.90 : 588,010.60 = 244,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,056.90/588,010.60 = 244,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,056.90x = 588,010.60 × 244,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,056.90x = 143,926,472,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,926,472,546.10/426,056.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,810.45

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