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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,910.54, 148,374.96 and 32,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,910.54, 148,374.96 and 32,351.04 is: 48,529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,910.54 : 148,374.96 = 32,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,910.54/148,374.96 = 32,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,910.54x = 148,374.96 × 32,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,910.54x = 4,800,084,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,084,265.96/98,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,529.55

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