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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,374.16, 81,936.46 and 32,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,374.16, 81,936.46 and 32,150.54 is: 44,367.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,374.16 : 81,936.46 = 32,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,374.16/81,936.46 = 32,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,374.16x = 81,936.46 × 32,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,374.16x = 2,634,301,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,301,025.01/59,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,367.81

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