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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,394.70, 81,966.73 and 32,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,394.70, 81,966.73 and 32,537.20 is: 44,902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,394.70 : 81,966.73 = 32,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,394.70/81,966.73 = 32,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,394.70x = 81,966.73 × 32,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,394.70x = 2,666,968,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,968,123.17/59,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,902.46

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