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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,046.92, 587,946.65 and 235,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,046.92, 587,946.65 and 235,065.93 is: 324,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,046.92 : 587,946.65 = 235,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,046.92/587,946.65 = 235,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,046.92x = 587,946.65 × 235,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,046.92x = 138,206,224,897.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,206,224,897.31/426,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,392.03

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