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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,271, 493,939.56 and 89,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,271, 493,939.56 and 89,388.96 is: 134,092.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,271 : 493,939.56 = 89,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,271/493,939.56 = 89,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,271x = 493,939.56 × 89,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,271x = 44,152,743,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,152,743,571.26/329,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,092.41

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