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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,279.61, 132,377.95 and 32,080.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,279.61, 132,377.95 and 32,080.09 is: 48,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,279.61 : 132,377.95 = 32,080.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,279.61/132,377.95 = 32,080.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,279.61x = 132,377.95 × 32,080.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,279.61x = 4,246,696,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,696,550.02/88,279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,105.07

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