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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,281.08, 166,948.98 and 32,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,281.08, 166,948.98 and 32,396 is: 48,601.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,281.08 : 166,948.98 = 32,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,281.08/166,948.98 = 32,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,281.08x = 166,948.98 × 32,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,281.08x = 5,408,479,156.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,479,156.08/111,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,601.97

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