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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,703.04, 588,884.64 and 235,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,703.04, 588,884.64 and 235,733.12 is: 325,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,703.04 : 588,884.64 = 235,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,703.04/588,884.64 = 235,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,703.04x = 588,884.64 × 235,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,703.04x = 138,819,613,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,819,613,507.28/426,703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,330.73

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