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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,069.35, 588,188.76 and 264,976.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,069.35, 588,188.76 and 264,976.29 is: 365,799.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,069.35 : 588,188.76 = 264,976.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,069.35/588,188.76 = 264,976.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,069.35x = 588,188.76 × 264,976.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,069.35x = 155,856,075,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,856,075,444.50/426,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,799.79

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