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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,430.29, 82,013.49 and 32,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,430.29, 82,013.49 and 32,573.93 is: 44,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,430.29 : 82,013.49 = 32,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,430.29/82,013.49 = 32,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,430.29x = 82,013.49 × 32,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,430.29x = 2,671,501,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,501,272.25/59,430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,951.85

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