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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,934.76, 81,331.80 and 32,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,934.76, 81,331.80 and 32,079.07 is: 44,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,934.76 : 81,331.80 = 32,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,934.76/81,331.80 = 32,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,934.76x = 81,331.80 × 32,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,934.76x = 2,609,048,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,048,486.79/58,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,270.12

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