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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,676.88, 82,354.31 and 32,821.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,676.88, 82,354.31 and 32,821.06 is: 45,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,676.88 : 82,354.31 = 32,821.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,676.88/82,354.31 = 32,821.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,676.88x = 82,354.31 × 32,821.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,676.88x = 2,702,955,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,955,749.77/59,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,293.18

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