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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,239.62, 81,752.13 and 32,383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,239.62, 81,752.13 and 32,383.26 is: 44,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,239.62 : 81,752.13 = 32,383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,239.62/81,752.13 = 32,383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,239.62x = 81,752.13 × 32,383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,239.62x = 2,647,400,481.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,400,481.34/59,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,689.69

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