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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,099.16, 81,555.22 and 32,241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,099.16, 81,555.22 and 32,241.66 is: 44,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,099.16 : 81,555.22 = 32,241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,099.16/81,555.22 = 32,241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,099.16x = 81,555.22 × 32,241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,099.16x = 2,629,475,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,475,674.47/59,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,492.61

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