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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,889.22, 81,266.34 and 32,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,889.22, 81,266.34 and 32,031.15 is: 44,202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,889.22 : 81,266.34 = 32,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,889.22/81,266.34 = 32,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,889.22x = 81,266.34 × 32,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,889.22x = 2,603,054,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,054,326.49/58,889.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,202.56

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