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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,379.71, 81,944.03 and 32,523.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,379.71, 81,944.03 and 32,523.91 is: 44,883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,379.71 : 81,944.03 = 32,523.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,379.71/81,944.03 = 32,523.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,379.71x = 81,944.03 × 32,523.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,379.71x = 2,665,140,133.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,140,133.21/59,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,883.01

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