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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,769.47, 148,177.77 and 32,209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,769.47, 148,177.77 and 32,209.67 is: 48,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,769.47 : 148,177.77 = 32,209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,769.47/148,177.77 = 32,209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,769.47x = 148,177.77 × 32,209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,769.47x = 4,772,756,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,756,332.15/98,769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,322.18

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