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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,250.62, 81,767.40 and 32,394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,250.62, 81,767.40 and 32,394.26 is: 44,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,250.62 : 81,767.40 = 32,394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,250.62/81,767.40 = 32,394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,250.62x = 81,767.40 × 32,394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,250.62x = 2,648,794,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,794,415.12/59,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,704.92

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