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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,163.54, 81,649 and 32,308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,163.54, 81,649 and 32,308.56 is: 44,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,163.54 : 81,649 = 32,308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,163.54/81,649 = 32,308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,163.54x = 81,649 × 32,308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,163.54x = 2,637,961,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,961,615.44/59,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,587.62

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