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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.22, 81,724.98 and 32,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.22, 81,724.98 and 32,363.86 is: 44,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.22 : 81,724.98 = 32,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.22/81,724.98 = 32,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.22x = 81,724.98 × 32,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.22x = 2,644,935,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,935,811.22/59,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.72

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