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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,214.16, 81,712.96 and 32,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,214.16, 81,712.96 and 32,355.40 is: 44,649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,214.16 : 81,712.96 = 32,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,214.16/81,712.96 = 32,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,214.16x = 81,712.96 × 32,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,214.16x = 2,643,855,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,855,505.98/59,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,649.04

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