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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,069.26, 587,994.33 and 244,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,069.26, 587,994.33 and 244,837.96 is: 337,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,069.26 : 587,994.33 = 244,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,069.26/587,994.33 = 244,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,069.26x = 587,994.33 × 244,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,069.26x = 143,963,332,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,963,332,248.77/426,069.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,887.16

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