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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,656.94, 82,326.62 and 32,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,656.94, 82,326.62 and 32,799.91 is: 45,263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,656.94 : 82,326.62 = 32,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,656.94/82,326.62 = 32,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,656.94x = 82,326.62 × 32,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,656.94x = 2,700,305,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,305,150.97/59,656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,263.89

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