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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,995.22, 81,413.04 and 32,137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,995.22, 81,413.04 and 32,137.66 is: 44,349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,995.22 : 81,413.04 = 32,137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,995.22/81,413.04 = 32,137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,995.22x = 81,413.04 × 32,137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,995.22x = 2,616,424,599.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,424,599.09/58,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,349.77

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