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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,510.56, 588,584.76 and 235,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,510.56, 588,584.76 and 235,536.92 is: 325,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,510.56 : 588,584.76 = 235,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,510.56/588,584.76 = 235,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,510.56x = 588,584.76 × 235,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,510.56x = 138,633,441,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,633,441,529.34/426,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,041.05

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