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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,283.63, 81,810.82 and 32,426.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,283.63, 81,810.82 and 32,426.67 is: 44,748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,283.63 : 81,810.82 = 32,426.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,283.63/81,810.82 = 32,426.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,283.63x = 81,810.82 × 32,426.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,283.63x = 2,652,851,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,851,972.45/59,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,748.47

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