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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,476.67, 82,078.92 and 32,617.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,476.67, 82,078.92 and 32,617.57 is: 45,012.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,476.67 : 82,078.92 = 32,617.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,476.67/82,078.92 = 32,617.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,476.67x = 82,078.92 × 32,617.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,476.67x = 2,677,214,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,214,918.62/59,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,012.86

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