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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,476.81, 82,079.05 and 32,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,476.81, 82,079.05 and 32,619.08 is: 45,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,476.81 : 82,079.05 = 32,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,476.81/82,079.05 = 32,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,476.81x = 82,079.05 × 32,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,476.81x = 2,677,343,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,343,221.92/59,476.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,014.91

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