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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,083.07, 588,006.94 and 235,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,083.07, 588,006.94 and 235,108.76 is: 324,456.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,083.07 : 588,006.94 = 235,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,083.07/588,006.94 = 235,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,083.07x = 588,006.94 × 235,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,083.07x = 138,245,584,592.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245,584,592.58/426,083.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,456.88

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