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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,733.34, 588,903.89 and 235,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,733.34, 588,903.89 and 235,759.04 is: 325,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,733.34 : 588,903.89 = 235,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,733.34/588,903.89 = 235,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,733.34x = 588,903.89 × 235,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,733.34x = 138,839,411,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,839,411,635.35/426,733.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,354.03

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