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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,664.70, 82,337.51 and 32,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,664.70, 82,337.51 and 32,808.90 is: 45,276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,664.70 : 82,337.51 = 32,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,664.70/82,337.51 = 32,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,664.70x = 82,337.51 × 32,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,664.70x = 2,701,403,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,403,131.84/59,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,276.41

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