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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,667.47, 147,967.71 and 32,091.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,667.47, 147,967.71 and 32,091.09 is: 48,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,667.47 : 147,967.71 = 32,091.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,667.47/147,967.71 = 32,091.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,667.47x = 147,967.71 × 32,091.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,667.47x = 4,748,444,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,444,604.00/98,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,125.74

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