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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,966.03, 81,371.95 and 32,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,966.03, 81,371.95 and 32,108.86 is: 44,309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,966.03 : 81,371.95 = 32,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,966.03/81,371.95 = 32,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,966.03x = 81,371.95 × 32,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,966.03x = 2,612,760,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,760,550.48/58,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,309.59

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