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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,067.14, 493,600.71 and 79,749.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,067.14, 493,600.71 and 79,749.14 is: 119,623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,067.14 : 493,600.71 = 79,749.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,067.14/493,600.71 = 79,749.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,067.14x = 493,600.71 × 79,749.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,067.14x = 39,364,232,509.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364,232,509.15/329,067.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,623.71

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