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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,543.94, 588,360.29 and 324,345.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,543.94, 588,360.29 and 324,345.35 is: 447,391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,543.94 : 588,360.29 = 324,345.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,543.94/588,360.29 = 324,345.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,543.94x = 588,360.29 × 324,345.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,543.94x = 190,831,924,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,831,924,186.15/426,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,391.01

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