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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,706.26, 82,394.63 and 32,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,706.26, 82,394.63 and 32,848.19 is: 45,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,706.26 : 82,394.63 = 32,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,706.26/82,394.63 = 32,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,706.26x = 82,394.63 × 32,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,706.26x = 2,706,514,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,514,749.33/59,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,330.51

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