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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,226.58, 81,732.49 and 32,369.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,226.58, 81,732.49 and 32,369.08 is: 44,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,226.58 : 81,732.49 = 32,369.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,226.58/81,732.49 = 32,369.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,226.58x = 81,732.49 × 32,369.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,226.58x = 2,645,605,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,605,507.41/59,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,669.23

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