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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,912.94, 148,375.44 and 32,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,912.94, 148,375.44 and 32,360.10 is: 48,542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,912.94 : 148,375.44 = 32,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,912.94/148,375.44 = 32,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,912.94x = 148,375.44 × 32,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,912.94x = 4,801,444,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,444,075.94/98,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,542.12

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