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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,325.62, 588,330.77 and 235,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,325.62, 588,330.77 and 235,338.56 is: 324,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,325.62 : 588,330.77 = 235,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,325.62/588,330.77 = 235,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,325.62x = 588,330.77 × 235,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,325.62x = 138,456,912,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,456,912,097.15/426,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,767.98

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