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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,673.51, 82,346.63 and 32,817.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,673.51, 82,346.63 and 32,817.15 is: 45,286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,673.51 : 82,346.63 = 32,817.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,673.51/82,346.63 = 32,817.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,673.51x = 82,346.63 × 32,817.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,673.51x = 2,702,381,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,381,544.62/59,673.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,286.12

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