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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,223.33, 590,905.94 and 244,464.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,223.33, 590,905.94 and 244,464.21 is: 337,336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,223.33 : 590,905.94 = 244,464.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,223.33/590,905.94 = 244,464.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,223.33x = 590,905.94 × 244,464.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,223.33x = 144,455,352,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,455,352,584.09/428,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,336.48

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