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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,267.22, 81,789.96 and 32,409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,267.22, 81,789.96 and 32,409.24 is: 44,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,267.22 : 81,789.96 = 32,409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,267.22/81,789.96 = 32,409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,267.22x = 81,789.96 × 32,409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,267.22x = 2,650,750,443.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,650,750,443.23/59,267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,725.41

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