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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,352.66, 588,368.55 and 235,367.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,352.66, 588,368.55 and 235,367.62 is: 324,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,352.66 : 588,368.55 = 235,367.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,352.66/588,368.55 = 235,367.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,352.66x = 588,368.55 × 235,367.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,352.66x = 138,482,905,296.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,482,905,296.35/426,352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,808.35

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