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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,206.30, 81,702.29 and 32,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,206.30, 81,702.29 and 32,349.74 is: 44,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,206.30 : 81,702.29 = 32,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,206.30/81,702.29 = 32,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,206.30x = 81,702.29 × 32,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,206.30x = 2,643,047,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,047,664.46/59,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,641.33

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