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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.18, 82,337.31 and 32,807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.18, 82,337.31 and 32,807.75 is: 45,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.18 : 82,337.31 = 32,807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.18/82,337.31 = 32,807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.18x = 82,337.31 × 32,807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.18x = 2,701,301,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,301,306.43/59,663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,275.85

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