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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.28, 588,185.91 and 264,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.28, 588,185.91 and 264,974.23 is: 365,796.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.28 : 588,185.91 = 264,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.28/588,185.91 = 264,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.28x = 588,185.91 × 264,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.28x = 155,854,108,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,108,122.29/426,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,796.94

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