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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,645.93, 82,312.97 and 32,423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,645.93, 82,312.97 and 32,423.85 is: 44,745.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,645.93 : 82,312.97 = 32,423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,645.93/82,312.97 = 32,423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,645.93x = 82,312.97 × 32,423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,645.93x = 2,668,903,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,903,612.67/59,645.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,745.78

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