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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,983.64, 81,397.95 and 32,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,983.64, 81,397.95 and 32,126.27 is: 44,334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,983.64 : 81,397.95 = 32,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,983.64/81,397.95 = 32,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,983.64x = 81,397.95 × 32,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,983.64x = 2,615,012,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,012,519.15/58,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,334.54

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