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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,806.44, 89,735.58 and 32,072.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,806.44, 89,735.58 and 32,072.04 is: 48,121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,806.44 : 89,735.58 = 32,072.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,806.44/89,735.58 = 32,072.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,806.44x = 89,735.58 × 32,072.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,806.44x = 2,878,003,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,003,111.18/59,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,121.96

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