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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,084.19, 588,008.49 and 235,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,084.19, 588,008.49 and 235,109.88 is: 324,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,084.19 : 588,008.49 = 235,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,084.19/588,008.49 = 235,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,084.19x = 588,008.49 × 235,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,084.19x = 138,246,604,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,246,604,347.33/426,084.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,458.42

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