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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,656.57, 82,326.62 and 32,799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,656.57, 82,326.62 and 32,799.26 is: 45,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,656.57 : 82,326.62 = 32,799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,656.57/82,326.62 = 32,799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,656.57x = 82,326.62 × 32,799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,656.57x = 2,700,252,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,252,214.30/59,656.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,263.28

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