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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,755.68, 569,688.80 and 139,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,755.68, 569,688.80 and 139,984.34 is: 209,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,755.68 : 569,688.80 = 139,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,755.68/569,688.80 = 139,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,755.68x = 569,688.80 × 139,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,755.68x = 79,747,507,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,747,507,125.03/379,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,996.88

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