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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,059.02, 588,013.52 and 244,770.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,059.02, 588,013.52 and 244,770.61 is: 337,813.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,059.02 : 588,013.52 = 244,770.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,059.02/588,013.52 = 244,770.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,059.02x = 588,013.52 × 244,770.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,059.02x = 143,928,427,978.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,928,427,978.65/426,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,813.36

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