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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,447.62, 588,482.30 and 235,456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,447.62, 588,482.30 and 235,456.91 is: 324,922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,447.62 : 588,482.30 = 235,456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,447.62/588,482.30 = 235,456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,447.62x = 588,482.30 × 235,456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,447.62x = 138,562,223,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,562,223,947.69/426,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,922.02

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