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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,614.65, 82,268.73 and 32,756.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,614.65, 82,268.73 and 32,756.47 is: 45,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,614.65 : 82,268.73 = 32,756.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,614.65/82,268.73 = 32,756.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,614.65x = 82,268.73 × 32,756.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,614.65x = 2,694,832,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,832,980.51/59,614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,204.21

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