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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,086.32, 564,212.54 and 139,429.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,086.32, 564,212.54 and 139,429.01 is: 209,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,086.32 : 564,212.54 = 139,429.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,086.32/564,212.54 = 139,429.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,086.32x = 564,212.54 × 139,429.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,086.32x = 78,667,592,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,667,592,363.58/376,086.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,174.30

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