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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,264.68, 132,363.84 and 32,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,264.68, 132,363.84 and 32,091 is: 48,124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,264.68 : 132,363.84 = 32,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,264.68/132,363.84 = 32,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,264.68x = 132,363.84 × 32,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,264.68x = 4,247,687,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,687,989.44/88,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,124.44

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