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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,775.54, 148,168.08 and 32,215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,775.54, 148,168.08 and 32,215.55 is: 48,324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,775.54 : 148,168.08 = 32,215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,775.54/148,168.08 = 32,215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,775.54x = 148,168.08 × 32,215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,775.54x = 4,773,315,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,315,448.80/98,775.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,324.87

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