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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,111.74, 493,667.63 and 115,829.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,111.74, 493,667.63 and 115,829.43 is: 173,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,111.74 : 493,667.63 = 115,829.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,111.74/493,667.63 = 115,829.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,111.74x = 493,667.63 × 115,829.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,111.74x = 57,181,238,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181,238,196.31/329,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,744.15

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