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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,621.92, 82,272.90 and 32,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,621.92, 82,272.90 and 32,764.12 is: 45,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,621.92 : 82,272.90 = 32,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,621.92/82,272.90 = 32,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,621.92x = 82,272.90 × 32,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,621.92x = 2,695,599,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,599,168.35/59,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,211.55

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