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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,077.19, 587,998.83 and 235,102.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,077.19, 587,998.83 and 235,102.89 is: 324,448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,077.19 : 587,998.83 = 235,102.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,077.19/587,998.83 = 235,102.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,077.19x = 587,998.83 × 235,102.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,077.19x = 138,240,221,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,240,221,052.56/426,077.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,448.77

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