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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.75, 81,429.67 and 32,150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.75, 81,429.67 and 32,150.45 is: 44,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.75 : 81,429.67 = 32,150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.75/81,429.67 = 32,150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.75x = 81,429.67 × 32,150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.75x = 2,618,000,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,000,373.10/59,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,367.06

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