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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,649.65, 82,313.09 and 32,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,649.65, 82,313.09 and 32,792.15 is: 45,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,649.65 : 82,313.09 = 32,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,649.65/82,313.09 = 32,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,649.65x = 82,313.09 × 32,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,649.65x = 2,699,222,618.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,222,618.72/59,649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,251.28

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