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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,088.22, 588,001.32 and 235,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,088.22, 588,001.32 and 235,101.62 is: 324,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,088.22 : 588,001.32 = 235,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,088.22/588,001.32 = 235,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,088.22x = 588,001.32 × 235,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,088.22x = 138,240,059,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,240,059,954.13/426,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,440.00

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