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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,475.61, 89,213.32 and 32,820.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,475.61, 89,213.32 and 32,820.31 is: 49,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,475.61 : 89,213.32 = 32,820.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,475.61/89,213.32 = 32,820.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,475.61x = 89,213.32 × 32,820.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,475.61x = 2,928,008,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,008,818.53/59,475.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,230.41

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