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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,225.82, 81,729.17 and 32,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,225.82, 81,729.17 and 32,369.26 is: 44,668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,225.82 : 81,729.17 = 32,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,225.82/81,729.17 = 32,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,225.82x = 81,729.17 × 32,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,225.82x = 2,645,512,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,512,344.67/59,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,668.23

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