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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,058.02, 588,012.14 and 244,769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,058.02, 588,012.14 and 244,769.61 is: 337,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,058.02 : 588,012.14 = 244,769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,058.02/588,012.14 = 244,769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,058.02x = 588,012.14 × 244,769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,058.02x = 143,927,502,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,927,502,183.07/426,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,811.98

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