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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,277.54, 569,140.75 and 139,559.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,277.54, 569,140.75 and 139,559.77 is: 209,422.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,277.54 : 569,140.75 = 139,559.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,277.54/569,140.75 = 139,559.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,277.54x = 569,140.75 × 139,559.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,277.54x = 79,429,152,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,429,152,167.63/379,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,422.24

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