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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,653.49, 82,321.08 and 32,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,653.49, 82,321.08 and 32,795.76 is: 45,257.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,653.49 : 82,321.08 = 32,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,653.49/82,321.08 = 32,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,653.49x = 82,321.08 × 32,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,653.49x = 2,699,782,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,782,568.34/59,653.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,257.75

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