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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,932.67, 81,325.51 and 32,074.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,932.67, 81,325.51 and 32,074.60 is: 44,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,932.67 : 81,325.51 = 32,074.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,932.67/81,325.51 = 32,074.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,932.67x = 81,325.51 × 32,074.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,932.67x = 2,608,483,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,483,203.05/58,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,262.09

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