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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,187.96, 81,675.84 and 32,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,187.96, 81,675.84 and 32,325.12 is: 44,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,187.96 : 81,675.84 = 32,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,187.96/81,675.84 = 32,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,187.96x = 81,675.84 × 32,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,187.96x = 2,640,181,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,181,329.10/59,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,606.73

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