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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,312.25, 493,969.59 and 79,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,312.25, 493,969.59 and 79,994.25 is: 119,991.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,312.25 : 493,969.59 = 79,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,312.25/493,969.59 = 79,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,312.25x = 493,969.59 × 79,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,312.25x = 39,514,726,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,726,874.86/329,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,991.67

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