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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,966.67, 81,374.01 and 32,109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,966.67, 81,374.01 and 32,109.17 is: 44,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,966.67 : 81,374.01 = 32,109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,966.67/81,374.01 = 32,109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,966.67x = 81,374.01 × 32,109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,966.67x = 2,612,851,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,851,920.67/58,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,310.66

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