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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,245.62, 81,755.91 and 32,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,245.62, 81,755.91 and 32,383.14 is: 44,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,245.62 : 81,755.91 = 32,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,245.62/81,755.91 = 32,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,245.62x = 81,755.91 × 32,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,245.62x = 2,647,513,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,513,079.36/59,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,687.07

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