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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,711.11, 82,305.71 and 45,324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,711.11, 82,305.71 and 45,324.07 is: 62,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,711.11 : 82,305.71 = 45,324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,711.11/82,305.71 = 45,324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,711.11x = 82,305.71 × 45,324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,711.11x = 3,730,429,534.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,429,534.82/59,711.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,474.63

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