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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,415.50, 81,993.40 and 32,919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,415.50, 81,993.40 and 32,919.50 is: 45,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,415.50 : 81,993.40 = 32,919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,415.50/81,993.40 = 32,919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,415.50x = 81,993.40 × 32,919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,415.50x = 2,699,181,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,181,731.30/59,415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,428.92

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