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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,786.20, 569,711.82 and 99,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,786.20, 569,711.82 and 99,303 is: 148,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,786.20 : 569,711.82 = 99,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,786.20/569,711.82 = 99,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,786.20x = 569,711.82 × 99,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,786.20x = 56,574,092,861.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,574,092,861.46/379,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,963.00

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