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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,754.96, 82,464.83 and 32,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,754.96, 82,464.83 and 32,897.19 is: 45,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,754.96 : 82,464.83 = 32,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,754.96/82,464.83 = 32,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,754.96x = 82,464.83 × 32,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,754.96x = 2,712,861,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,861,016.34/59,754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,399.76

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