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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,309.26, 132,383.76 and 32,109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,309.26, 132,383.76 and 32,109.66 is: 48,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,309.26 : 132,383.76 = 32,109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,309.26/132,383.76 = 32,109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,309.26x = 132,383.76 × 32,109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,309.26x = 4,250,797,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,797,523.12/88,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,135.35

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