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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,095.84, 587,992.57 and 244,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,095.84, 587,992.57 and 244,680.14 is: 337,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,095.84 : 587,992.57 = 244,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,095.84/587,992.57 = 244,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,095.84x = 587,992.57 × 244,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,095.84x = 143,870,105,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,870,105,204.84/426,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,647.29

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