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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,667.47, 148,016.67 and 32,092

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,667.47, 148,016.67 and 32,092 is: 48,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,667.47 : 148,016.67 = 32,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,667.47/148,016.67 = 32,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,667.47x = 148,016.67 × 32,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,667.47x = 4,750,150,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,150,973.64/98,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,143.03

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