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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,221.41, 81,725.76 and 32,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,221.41, 81,725.76 and 32,364.33 is: 44,662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,221.41 : 81,725.76 = 32,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,221.41/81,725.76 = 32,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,221.41x = 81,725.76 × 32,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,221.41x = 2,644,999,466.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,999,466.14/59,221.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.89

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