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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,924.95, 148,405.65 and 32,368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,924.95, 148,405.65 and 32,368.81 is: 48,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,924.95 : 148,405.65 = 32,368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,924.95/148,405.65 = 32,368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,924.95x = 148,405.65 × 32,368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,924.95x = 4,803,713,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,713,545.75/98,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,559.17

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