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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,092.40, 588,006.95 and 235,105.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,092.40, 588,006.95 and 235,105.74 is: 324,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,092.40 : 588,006.95 = 235,105.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,092.40/588,006.95 = 235,105.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,092.40x = 588,006.95 × 235,105.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,092.40x = 138,243,807,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,243,807,929.36/426,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,445.61

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