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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,111.55, 493,569.47 and 139,569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,111.55, 493,569.47 and 139,569.12 is: 209,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,111.55 : 493,569.47 = 139,569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,111.55/493,569.47 = 139,569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,111.55x = 493,569.47 × 139,569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,111.55x = 68,887,055,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,887,055,888.92/329,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,312.18

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