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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,935.68, 148,412.48 and 32,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,935.68, 148,412.48 and 32,376 is: 48,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,935.68 : 148,412.48 = 32,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,935.68/148,412.48 = 32,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,935.68x = 148,412.48 × 32,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,935.68x = 4,805,002,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,002,452.48/98,935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,566.93

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