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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,316.76, 81,853.99 and 32,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,316.76, 81,853.99 and 32,454.08 is: 44,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,316.76 : 81,853.99 = 32,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,316.76/81,853.99 = 32,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,316.76x = 81,853.99 × 32,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,316.76x = 2,656,495,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,495,473.53/59,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,784.91

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