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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,227.07, 588,190.46 and 235,240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,227.07, 588,190.46 and 235,240.46 is: 324,630.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,227.07 : 588,190.46 = 235,240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,227.07/588,190.46 = 235,240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,227.07x = 588,190.46 × 235,240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,227.07x = 138,366,194,671.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,366,194,671.95/426,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,630.23

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