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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,324, 142,886.22 and 32,122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,324, 142,886.22 and 32,122.28 is: 48,149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,324 : 142,886.22 = 32,122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,324/142,886.22 = 32,122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,324x = 142,886.22 × 32,122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,324x = 4,589,831,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,831,166.98/95,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,149.80

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