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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,109.72, 493,566.77 and 139,567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,109.72, 493,566.77 and 139,567.29 is: 209,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,109.72 : 493,566.77 = 139,567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,109.72/493,566.77 = 139,567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,109.72x = 493,566.77 × 139,567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,109.72x = 68,885,775,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,775,825.12/329,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,309.45

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