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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,189.58, 132,246.09 and 32,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,189.58, 132,246.09 and 32,011.02 is: 48,002.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,189.58 : 132,246.09 = 32,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,189.58/132,246.09 = 32,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,189.58x = 132,246.09 × 32,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,189.58x = 4,233,332,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,332,231.91/88,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,002.64

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