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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,571.28, 82,204.62 and 32,713.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,571.28, 82,204.62 and 32,713.64 is: 45,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,571.28 : 82,204.62 = 32,713.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,571.28/82,204.62 = 32,713.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,571.28x = 82,204.62 × 32,713.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,571.28x = 2,689,212,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,212,345.02/59,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,142.77

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