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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,263.83, 148,904.97 and 32,704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,263.83, 148,904.97 and 32,704.53 is: 49,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,263.83 : 148,904.97 = 32,704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,263.83/148,904.97 = 32,704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,263.83x = 148,904.97 × 32,704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,263.83x = 4,869,867,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,867,771.84/99,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,059.84

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