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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,167.64, 132,251.13 and 32,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,167.64, 132,251.13 and 32,007.67 is: 48,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,167.64 : 132,251.13 = 32,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,167.64/132,251.13 = 32,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,167.64x = 132,251.13 × 32,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,167.64x = 4,233,050,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,050,526.17/88,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,011.39

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