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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,381.24, 81,947.58 and 32,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,381.24, 81,947.58 and 32,524.88 is: 44,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,381.24 : 81,947.58 = 32,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,381.24/81,947.58 = 32,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,381.24x = 81,947.58 × 32,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,381.24x = 2,665,335,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,335,205.79/59,381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,885.14

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