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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,146.44, 81,623.91 and 32,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,146.44, 81,623.91 and 32,290.68 is: 44,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,146.44 : 81,623.91 = 32,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,146.44/81,623.91 = 32,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,146.44x = 81,623.91 × 32,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,146.44x = 2,635,691,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,691,558.16/59,146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,562.13

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