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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,271.98, 81,794.48 and 32,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,271.98, 81,794.48 and 32,413.79 is: 44,730.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,271.98 : 81,794.48 = 32,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,271.98/81,794.48 = 32,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,271.98x = 81,794.48 × 32,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,271.98x = 2,651,269,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,269,140.30/59,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,730.57

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