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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,975.22, 592,013.84 and 247,694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,975.22, 592,013.84 and 247,694.79 is: 341,835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,975.22 : 592,013.84 = 247,694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,975.22/592,013.84 = 247,694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,975.22x = 592,013.84 × 247,694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,975.22x = 146,638,742,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,638,742,537.42/428,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,835.00

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