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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,411.46, 132,568.72 and 35,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,411.46, 132,568.72 and 35,049.38 is: 52,554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,411.46 : 132,568.72 = 35,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,411.46/132,568.72 = 35,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,411.46x = 132,568.72 × 35,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,411.46x = 4,646,450,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,450,692.93/88,411.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,554.85

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