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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,486.59, 569,229.31 and 99,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,486.59, 569,229.31 and 99,003.84 is: 148,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,486.59 : 569,229.31 = 99,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,486.59/569,229.31 = 99,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,486.59x = 569,229.31 × 99,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,486.59x = 56,355,887,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355,887,530.55/379,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,505.61

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