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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,091.23, 588,005.46 and 235,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,091.23, 588,005.46 and 235,104.66 is: 324,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,091.23 : 588,005.46 = 235,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,091.23/588,005.46 = 235,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,091.23x = 588,005.46 × 235,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,091.23x = 138,242,823,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,242,823,751.44/426,091.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,444.19

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