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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,469.91, 132,704.06 and 35,866.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,469.91, 132,704.06 and 35,866.89 is: 53,800.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,469.91 : 132,704.06 = 35,866.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,469.91/132,704.06 = 35,866.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,469.91x = 132,704.06 × 35,866.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,469.91x = 4,759,681,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,681,743.24/88,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,800.01

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