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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,926.47, 562,905.52 and 235,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,926.47, 562,905.52 and 235,855.48 is: 325,461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,926.47 : 562,905.52 = 235,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,926.47/562,905.52 = 235,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,926.47x = 562,905.52 × 235,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,926.47x = 132,764,351,614.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,764,351,614.25/407,926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,461.48

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