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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,773.28, 148,176.24 and 32,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,773.28, 148,176.24 and 32,194.08 is: 48,296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,773.28 : 148,176.24 = 32,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,773.28/148,176.24 = 32,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,773.28x = 148,176.24 × 32,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,773.28x = 4,770,397,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770,397,724.66/98,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,296.44

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