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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,084.44, 588,008.83 and 235,110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,084.44, 588,008.83 and 235,110.13 is: 324,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,084.44 : 588,008.83 = 235,110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,084.44/588,008.83 = 235,110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,084.44x = 588,008.83 × 235,110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,084.44x = 138,246,832,462.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,246,832,462.45/426,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,458.77

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