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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,474.61, 89,211.83 and 32,819.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,474.61, 89,211.83 and 32,819.31 is: 49,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,474.61 : 89,211.83 = 32,819.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,474.61/89,211.83 = 32,819.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,474.61x = 89,211.83 × 32,819.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,474.61x = 2,927,870,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,870,540.34/59,474.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,228.92

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