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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,921.69, 81,313.66 and 32,065.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,921.69, 81,313.66 and 32,065.94 is: 44,251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,921.69 : 81,313.66 = 32,065.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,921.69/81,313.66 = 32,065.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,921.69x = 81,313.66 × 32,065.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,921.69x = 2,607,398,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,398,942.74/58,921.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,251.94

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