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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,160.86, 81,642.09 and 32,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,160.86, 81,642.09 and 32,302.80 is: 44,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,160.86 : 81,642.09 = 32,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,160.86/81,642.09 = 32,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,160.86x = 81,642.09 × 32,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,160.86x = 2,637,268,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,268,225.99/59,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,577.92

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