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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,488.70, 82,095.35 and 32,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,488.70, 82,095.35 and 32,630.72 is: 45,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,488.70 : 82,095.35 = 32,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,488.70/82,095.35 = 32,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,488.70x = 82,095.35 × 32,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,488.70x = 2,678,829,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,829,805.52/59,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,030.91

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