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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,230.98, 493,835.08 and 139,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,230.98, 493,835.08 and 139,569.33 is: 209,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,230.98 : 493,835.08 = 139,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,230.98/493,835.08 = 139,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,230.98x = 493,835.08 × 139,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,230.98x = 68,924,230,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,924,230,232.92/329,230.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,349.16

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