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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.40, 81,724.64 and 32,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.40, 81,724.64 and 32,364.68 is: 44,662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.40 : 81,724.64 = 32,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.40/81,724.64 = 32,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.40x = 81,724.64 × 32,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.40x = 2,644,991,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,991,821.72/59,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,662.02

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