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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,888.22, 81,264.96 and 32,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,888.22, 81,264.96 and 32,030.16 is: 44,201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,888.22 : 81,264.96 = 32,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,888.22/81,264.96 = 32,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,888.22x = 81,264.96 × 32,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,888.22x = 2,602,929,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,929,671.19/58,888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,201.19

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