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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,508.14, 494,165.32 and 139,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,508.14, 494,165.32 and 139,967 is: 209,909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,508.14 : 494,165.32 = 139,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,508.14/494,165.32 = 139,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,508.14x = 494,165.32 × 139,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,508.14x = 69,166,837,344.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,166,837,344.44/329,508.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,909.34

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