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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.31, 587,991.67 and 244,836.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.31, 587,991.67 and 244,836.09 is: 337,884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.31 : 587,991.67 = 244,836.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.31/587,991.67 = 244,836.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.31x = 587,991.67 × 244,836.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.31x = 143,961,580,823.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,961,580,823.28/426,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,884.59

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