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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,689.67, 82,373.91 and 32,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,689.67, 82,373.91 and 32,834.26 is: 45,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,689.67 : 82,373.91 = 32,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,689.67/82,373.91 = 32,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,689.67x = 82,373.91 × 32,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,689.67x = 2,704,685,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,685,966.29/59,689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,312.46

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