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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,219.72, 81,724.29 and 32,363.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,219.72, 81,724.29 and 32,363.36 is: 44,662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,219.72 : 81,724.29 = 32,363.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,219.72/81,724.29 = 32,363.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,219.72x = 81,724.29 × 32,363.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,219.72x = 2,644,872,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,872,822.33/59,219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.03

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