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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,659.67, 588,776.96 and 233,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,659.67, 588,776.96 and 233,064.26 is: 321,621.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,659.67 : 588,776.96 = 233,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,659.67/588,776.96 = 233,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,659.67x = 588,776.96 × 233,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,659.67x = 137,222,868,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,222,868,317.82/426,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,621.37

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