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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,158.92, 81,642.62 and 32,303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,158.92, 81,642.62 and 32,303.93 is: 44,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,158.92 : 81,642.62 = 32,303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,158.92/81,642.62 = 32,303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,158.92x = 81,642.62 × 32,303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,158.92x = 2,637,377,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,377,154.04/59,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,581.22

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