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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,675.96, 82,354.95 and 32,820.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,675.96, 82,354.95 and 32,820.54 is: 45,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,675.96 : 82,354.95 = 32,820.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,675.96/82,354.95 = 32,820.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,675.96x = 82,354.95 × 32,820.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,675.96x = 2,702,933,930.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,933,930.67/59,675.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,293.52

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