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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,707.65, 82,393.56 and 32,849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,707.65, 82,393.56 and 32,849.46 is: 45,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,707.65 : 82,393.56 = 32,849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,707.65/82,393.56 = 32,849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,707.65x = 82,393.56 × 32,849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,707.65x = 2,706,583,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,583,953.48/59,707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,330.61

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