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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,884.41, 81,259.81 and 32,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,884.41, 81,259.81 and 32,026.34 is: 44,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,884.41 : 81,259.81 = 32,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,884.41/81,259.81 = 32,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,884.41x = 81,259.81 × 32,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,884.41x = 2,602,454,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,454,426.48/58,884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,195.98

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