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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,150.85, 81,629.41 and 32,294.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,150.85, 81,629.41 and 32,294.49 is: 44,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,150.85 : 81,629.41 = 32,294.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,150.85/81,629.41 = 32,294.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,150.85x = 81,629.41 × 32,294.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,150.85x = 2,636,180,164.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,180,164.95/59,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,567.07

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