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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,669.12, 588,792.24 and 235,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,669.12, 588,792.24 and 235,651.68 is: 325,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,669.12 : 588,792.24 = 235,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,669.12/588,792.24 = 235,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,669.12x = 588,792.24 × 235,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,669.12x = 138,749,880,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749,880,526.96/426,669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,193.16

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