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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,961.18, 81,367.98 and 32,104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,961.18, 81,367.98 and 32,104.82 is: 44,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,961.18 : 81,367.98 = 32,104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,961.18/81,367.98 = 32,104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,961.18x = 81,367.98 × 32,104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,961.18x = 2,612,304,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,304,351.66/58,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,305.50

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