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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,674.93, 82,349.76 and 32,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,674.93, 82,349.76 and 32,817.44 is: 45,287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,674.93 : 82,349.76 = 32,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,674.93/82,349.76 = 32,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,674.93x = 82,349.76 × 32,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,674.93x = 2,702,508,430.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,508,430.88/59,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,287.16

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