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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,996.73, 587,877.48 and 235,010.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,996.73, 587,877.48 and 235,010.07 is: 324,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,996.73 : 587,877.48 = 235,010.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,996.73/587,877.48 = 235,010.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,996.73x = 587,877.48 × 235,010.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,996.73x = 138,157,127,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,157,127,726.22/425,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,315.00

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