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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,269.68, 132,362.80 and 32,070.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,269.68, 132,362.80 and 32,070.59 is: 48,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,269.68 : 132,362.80 = 32,070.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,269.68/132,362.80 = 32,070.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,269.68x = 132,362.80 × 32,070.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,269.68x = 4,244,953,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,953,340.78/88,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,090.73

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