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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,795.35, 148,208.47 and 32,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,795.35, 148,208.47 and 32,220 is: 48,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,795.35 : 148,208.47 = 32,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,795.35/148,208.47 = 32,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,795.35x = 148,208.47 × 32,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,795.35x = 4,775,276,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,276,903.40/98,795.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,335.04

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