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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,281.64, 81,807.62 and 32,423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,281.64, 81,807.62 and 32,423.56 is: 44,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,281.64 : 81,807.62 = 32,423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,281.64/81,807.62 = 32,423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,281.64x = 81,807.62 × 32,423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,281.64x = 2,652,494,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,494,275.53/59,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,743.94

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