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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,163.74, 81,644.88 and 32,305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,163.74, 81,644.88 and 32,305.52 is: 44,581.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,163.74 : 81,644.88 = 32,305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,163.74/81,644.88 = 32,305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,163.74x = 81,644.88 × 32,305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,163.74x = 2,637,580,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,580,303.74/59,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,581.03

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