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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,104.84, 588,004.98 and 244,689.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,104.84, 588,004.98 and 244,689.16 is: 337,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,104.84 : 588,004.98 = 244,689.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,104.84/588,004.98 = 244,689.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,104.84x = 588,004.98 × 244,689.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,104.84x = 143,878,444,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,878,444,632.02/426,104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,659.73

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