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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,277.54, 591,046.92 and 244,570.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,277.54, 591,046.92 and 244,570.35 is: 337,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,277.54 : 591,046.92 = 244,570.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,277.54/591,046.92 = 244,570.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,277.54x = 591,046.92 × 244,570.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,277.54x = 144,552,552,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,552,552,090.82/428,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,520.74

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