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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,508.94, 82,127.66 and 32,656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,508.94, 82,127.66 and 32,656.68 is: 45,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,508.94 : 82,127.66 = 32,656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,508.94/82,127.66 = 32,656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,508.94x = 82,127.66 × 32,656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,508.94x = 2,682,017,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,017,101.39/59,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,069.14

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