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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,772.92, 148,164.14 and 32,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,772.92, 148,164.14 and 32,212.92 is: 48,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,772.92 : 148,164.14 = 32,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,772.92/148,164.14 = 32,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,772.92x = 148,164.14 × 32,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,772.92x = 4,772,799,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,799,427.62/98,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,320.93

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