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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,625.98, 82,279.86 and 32,767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,625.98, 82,279.86 and 32,767.91 is: 45,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,625.98 : 82,279.86 = 32,767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,625.98/82,279.86 = 32,767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,625.98x = 82,279.86 × 32,767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,625.98x = 2,696,138,635.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,138,635.89/59,625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,217.52

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