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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,220.67, 81,721.08 and 32,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,220.67, 81,721.08 and 32,363.41 is: 44,659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,220.67 : 81,721.08 = 32,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,220.67/81,721.08 = 32,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,220.67x = 81,721.08 × 32,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,220.67x = 2,644,772,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,772,817.68/59,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,659.62

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