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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,283.67, 132,383.88 and 32,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,283.67, 132,383.88 and 32,084.25 is: 48,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,283.67 : 132,383.88 = 32,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,283.67/132,383.88 = 32,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,283.67x = 132,383.88 × 32,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,283.67x = 4,247,437,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,437,501.89/88,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,111.25

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