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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,376.51, 134,029.62 and 32,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,376.51, 134,029.62 and 32,436.84 is: 48,642.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,376.51 : 134,029.62 = 32,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,376.51/134,029.62 = 32,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,376.51x = 134,029.62 × 32,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,376.51x = 4,347,497,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,497,339.20/89,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,642.51

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