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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,663.48, 82,335.91 and 32,807.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,663.48, 82,335.91 and 32,807.71 is: 45,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,663.48 : 82,335.91 = 32,807.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,663.48/82,335.91 = 32,807.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,663.48x = 82,335.91 × 32,807.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,663.48x = 2,701,252,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,252,370.01/59,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,274.81

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