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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,507.74, 82,121.49 and 32,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,507.74, 82,121.49 and 32,649.76 is: 45,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,507.74 : 82,121.49 = 32,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,507.74/82,121.49 = 32,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,507.74x = 82,121.49 × 32,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,507.74x = 2,681,246,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,246,939.34/59,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,057.11

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