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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,255.63, 132,341.86 and 32,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,255.63, 132,341.86 and 32,056.10 is: 48,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,255.63 : 132,341.86 = 32,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,255.63/132,341.86 = 32,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,255.63x = 132,341.86 × 32,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,255.63x = 4,242,364,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,364,427.25/88,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,069.05

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