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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,070.60, 588,190.49 and 264,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,070.60, 588,190.49 and 264,977.54 is: 365,801.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,070.60 : 588,190.49 = 264,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,070.60/588,190.49 = 264,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,070.60x = 588,190.49 × 264,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,070.60x = 155,857,269,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,857,269,091.60/426,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,801.51

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