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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,215.35, 81,713.76 and 32,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,215.35, 81,713.76 and 32,358.08 is: 44,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,215.35 : 81,713.76 = 32,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,215.35/81,713.76 = 32,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,215.35x = 81,713.76 × 32,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,215.35x = 2,644,100,587.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,100,587.47/59,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,652.28

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