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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,631.67, 82,291.46 and 32,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,631.67, 82,291.46 and 32,775.31 is: 45,229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,631.67 : 82,291.46 = 32,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,631.67/82,291.46 = 32,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,631.67x = 82,291.46 × 32,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,631.67x = 2,697,127,865.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,127,865.49/59,631.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,229.79

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