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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,268.26, 148,865.64 and 32,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,268.26, 148,865.64 and 32,688.96 is: 49,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,268.26 : 148,865.64 = 32,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,268.26/148,865.64 = 32,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,268.26x = 148,865.64 × 32,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,268.26x = 4,866,262,951.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,262,951.33/99,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,021.34

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