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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,014.68, 588,095.95 and 367,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,014.68, 588,095.95 and 367,639.20 is: 507,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,014.68 : 588,095.95 = 367,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,014.68/588,095.95 = 367,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,014.68x = 588,095.95 × 367,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,014.68x = 216,207,124,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,207,124,581.24/426,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,510.97

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