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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,524.76, 132,874.62 and 46,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,524.76, 132,874.62 and 46,971.76 is: 70,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,524.76 : 132,874.62 = 46,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,524.76/132,874.62 = 46,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,524.76x = 132,874.62 × 46,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,524.76x = 6,241,354,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,354,760.73/88,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,504.06

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