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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,222.76, 81,726.72 and 32,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,222.76, 81,726.72 and 32,365.18 is: 44,663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,222.76 : 81,726.72 = 32,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,222.76/81,726.72 = 32,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,222.76x = 81,726.72 × 32,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,222.76x = 2,645,100,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,100,003.61/59,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,663.57

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