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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,064.59, 588,004.25 and 244,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,064.59, 588,004.25 and 244,811.48 is: 337,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,064.59 : 588,004.25 = 244,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,064.59/588,004.25 = 244,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,064.59x = 588,004.25 × 244,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,064.59x = 143,950,186,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,950,186,524.71/426,064.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,860.01

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