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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,466.95, 588,513.06 and 235,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,466.95, 588,513.06 and 235,476.24 is: 324,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,466.95 : 588,513.06 = 235,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,466.95/588,513.06 = 235,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,466.95x = 588,513.06 × 235,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,466.95x = 138,580,842,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,580,842,559.69/426,466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,950.95

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