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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,112.28, 81,573.84 and 32,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,112.28, 81,573.84 and 32,254.12 is: 44,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,112.28 : 81,573.84 = 32,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,112.28/81,573.84 = 32,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,112.28x = 81,573.84 × 32,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,112.28x = 2,631,092,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,092,424.22/59,112.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,510.08

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