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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,013.64, 587,895.54 and 235,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,013.64, 587,895.54 and 235,035.08 is: 324,346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,013.64 : 587,895.54 = 235,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,013.64/587,895.54 = 235,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,013.64x = 587,895.54 × 235,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,013.64x = 138,176,075,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,176,075,275.54/426,013.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,346.60

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