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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.58, 81,731.11 and 32,368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.58, 81,731.11 and 32,368.08 is: 44,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.58 : 81,731.11 = 32,368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.58/81,731.11 = 32,368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.58x = 81,731.11 × 32,368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.58x = 2,645,479,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,479,163.36/59,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,667.85

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