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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,174.28, 81,660.96 and 32,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,174.28, 81,660.96 and 32,316.30 is: 44,596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,174.28 : 81,660.96 = 32,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,174.28/81,660.96 = 32,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,174.28x = 81,660.96 × 32,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,174.28x = 2,638,980,081.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,980,081.65/59,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,596.74

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