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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,769.71, 588,954.15 and 235,795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,769.71, 588,954.15 and 235,795.47 is: 325,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,769.71 : 588,954.15 = 235,795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,769.71/588,954.15 = 235,795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,769.71x = 588,954.15 × 235,795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,769.71x = 138,872,720,607.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,872,720,607.70/426,769.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,404.35

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