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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,267.63, 588,244.28 and 235,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,267.63, 588,244.28 and 235,276.92 is: 324,679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,267.63 : 588,244.28 = 235,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,267.63/588,244.28 = 235,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,267.63x = 588,244.28 × 235,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,267.63x = 138,400,301,229.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,400,301,229.63/426,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,679.36

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