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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,129.76, 81,598.41 and 32,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,129.76, 81,598.41 and 32,272.05 is: 44,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,129.76 : 81,598.41 = 32,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,129.76/81,598.41 = 32,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,129.76x = 81,598.41 × 32,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,129.76x = 2,633,347,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,347,967.44/59,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,535.07

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