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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,711.10, 148,030.20 and 32,153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,711.10, 148,030.20 and 32,153.40 is: 48,218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,711.10 : 148,030.20 = 32,153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,711.10/148,030.20 = 32,153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,711.10x = 148,030.20 × 32,153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,711.10x = 4,759,674,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,674,232.68/98,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,218.23

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