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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,990.08, 142,499.70 and 32,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,990.08, 142,499.70 and 32,646 is: 48,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,990.08 : 142,499.70 = 32,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,990.08/142,499.70 = 32,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,990.08x = 142,499.70 × 32,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,990.08x = 4,652,045,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,045,206.20/94,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,974.01

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