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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,096.82, 493,663.61 and 92,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,096.82, 493,663.61 and 92,421 is: 138,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,096.82 : 493,663.61 = 92,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,096.82/493,663.61 = 92,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,096.82x = 493,663.61 × 92,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,096.82x = 45,624,884,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624,884,730.86/329,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,636.66

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