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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,275.64, 81,797.36 and 32,412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,275.64, 81,797.36 and 32,412.93 is: 44,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,275.64 : 81,797.36 = 32,412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,275.64/81,797.36 = 32,412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,275.64x = 81,797.36 × 32,412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,275.64x = 2,651,291,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,291,941.80/59,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,728.19

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