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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,106.72, 493,838.72 and 139,673.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,106.72, 493,838.72 and 139,673.64 is: 209,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,106.72 : 493,838.72 = 139,673.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,106.72/493,838.72 = 139,673.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,106.72x = 493,838.72 × 139,673.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,106.72x = 68,976,251,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,976,251,595.34/329,106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,586.28

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