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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,777.28, 148,150.89 and 32,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,777.28, 148,150.89 and 32,217.32 is: 48,321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,777.28 : 148,150.89 = 32,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,777.28/148,150.89 = 32,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,777.28x = 148,150.89 × 32,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,777.28x = 4,773,023,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,023,890.66/98,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,321.07

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