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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,169.74, 81,656.20 and 32,313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,169.74, 81,656.20 and 32,313.84 is: 44,594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,169.74 : 81,656.20 = 32,313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,169.74/81,656.20 = 32,313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,169.74x = 81,656.20 × 32,313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,169.74x = 2,638,625,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,625,115.99/59,169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,594.16

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