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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,712.61, 82,307.77 and 45,325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,712.61, 82,307.77 and 45,325.57 is: 62,476.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,712.61 : 82,307.77 = 45,325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,712.61/82,307.77 = 45,325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,712.61x = 82,307.77 × 45,325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,712.61x = 3,730,646,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,646,590.68/59,712.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,476.70

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