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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,289.67, 132,517.73 and 32,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,289.67, 132,517.73 and 32,184 is: 48,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,289.67 : 132,517.73 = 32,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,289.67/132,517.73 = 32,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,289.67x = 132,517.73 × 32,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,289.67x = 4,264,950,622.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,950,622.32/88,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,306.34

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