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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,175.28, 81,662.34 and 32,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,175.28, 81,662.34 and 32,317.30 is: 44,598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,175.28 : 81,662.34 = 32,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,175.28/81,662.34 = 32,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,175.28x = 81,662.34 × 32,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,175.28x = 2,639,106,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,106,340.48/59,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,598.12

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