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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,113.19, 588,333.42 and 265,040.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,113.19, 588,333.42 and 265,040.64 is: 365,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,113.19 : 588,333.42 = 265,040.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,113.19/588,333.42 = 265,040.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,113.19x = 588,333.42 × 265,040.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,113.19x = 155,932,266,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,932,266,170.19/426,113.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,940.95

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