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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,919.62, 148,400.19 and 32,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,919.62, 148,400.19 and 32,354.55 is: 48,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,919.62 : 148,400.19 = 32,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,919.62/148,400.19 = 32,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,919.62x = 148,400.19 × 32,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,919.62x = 4,801,421,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,421,530.55/98,919.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,538.62

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