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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,544.72, 132,855.96 and 46,994.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,544.72, 132,855.96 and 46,994.96 is: 70,513.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,544.72 : 132,855.96 = 46,994.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,544.72/132,855.96 = 46,994.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,544.72x = 132,855.96 × 46,994.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,544.72x = 6,243,560,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,243,560,525.96/88,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,513.08

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