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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95,366.66, 142,993.22 and 32,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95,366.66, 142,993.22 and 32,171.24 is: 48,237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95,366.66 : 142,993.22 = 32,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95,366.66/142,993.22 = 32,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95,366.66x = 142,993.22 × 32,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95,366.66x = 4,600,268,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,268,484.03/95,366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,237.70

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