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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,314.38, 142,963.79 and 32,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,314.38, 142,963.79 and 32,133.14 is: 48,197.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,314.38 : 142,963.79 = 32,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,314.38/142,963.79 = 32,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,314.38x = 142,963.79 × 32,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,314.38x = 4,593,875,139.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,875,139.63/95,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,197.08

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