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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,345.16, 588,358.20 and 235,360.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,345.16, 588,358.20 and 235,360.12 is: 324,798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,345.16 : 588,358.20 = 235,360.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,345.16/588,358.20 = 235,360.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,345.16x = 588,358.20 × 235,360.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,345.16x = 138,476,056,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,476,056,554.98/426,345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,798.00

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