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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,621.89, 82,276.55 and 32,764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,621.89, 82,276.55 and 32,764.39 is: 45,213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,621.89 : 82,276.55 = 32,764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,621.89/82,276.55 = 32,764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,621.89x = 82,276.55 × 32,764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,621.89x = 2,695,740,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,740,972.05/59,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,213.95

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