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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,266.51, 132,308.91 and 46,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,266.51, 132,308.91 and 46,124.10 is: 69,138.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,266.51 : 132,308.91 = 46,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,266.51/132,308.91 = 46,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,266.51x = 132,308.91 × 46,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,266.51x = 6,102,629,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102,629,395.73/88,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,138.67

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