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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,925.32, 148,406.21 and 32,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,925.32, 148,406.21 and 32,369.17 is: 48,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,925.32 : 148,406.21 = 32,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,925.32/148,406.21 = 32,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,925.32x = 148,406.21 × 32,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,925.32x = 4,803,785,840.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,785,840.55/98,925.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,559.72

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