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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,689.16, 82,372.35 and 32,833.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,689.16, 82,372.35 and 32,833.02 is: 45,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,689.16 : 82,372.35 = 32,833.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,689.16/82,372.35 = 32,833.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,689.16x = 82,372.35 × 32,833.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,689.16x = 2,704,533,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,533,015.00/59,689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,310.29

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