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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,307.76, 132,381.51 and 32,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,307.76, 132,381.51 and 32,108.16 is: 48,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,307.76 : 132,381.51 = 32,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,307.76/132,381.51 = 32,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,307.76x = 132,381.51 × 32,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,307.76x = 4,250,526,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,526,704.12/88,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,133.11

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