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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,007.91, 81,431.84 and 32,150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,007.91, 81,431.84 and 32,150.41 is: 44,368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,007.91 : 81,431.84 = 32,150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,007.91/81,431.84 = 32,150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,007.91x = 81,431.84 × 32,150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,007.91x = 2,618,067,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,067,225.22/59,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,368.07

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