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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107,256.14, 160,885.42 and 32,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107,256.14, 160,885.42 and 32,377 is: 48,565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107,256.14 : 160,885.42 = 32,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107,256.14/160,885.42 = 32,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107,256.14x = 160,885.42 × 32,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107,256.14x = 5,208,987,243.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208,987,243.34/107,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,565.87

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