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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,920.94, 81,312.62 and 32,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,920.94, 81,312.62 and 32,065.19 is: 44,250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,920.94 : 81,312.62 = 32,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,920.94/81,312.62 = 32,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,920.94x = 81,312.62 × 32,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,920.94x = 2,607,304,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,304,609.70/58,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,250.90

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