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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,321.91, 568,905.63 and 139,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,321.91, 568,905.63 and 139,353.34 is: 209,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,321.91 : 568,905.63 = 139,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,321.91/568,905.63 = 139,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,321.91x = 568,905.63 × 139,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,321.91x = 79,278,898,382.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278,898,382.91/379,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,001.63

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