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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.64, 82,481.33 and 32,913.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.64, 82,481.33 and 32,913.65 is: 45,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.64 : 82,481.33 = 32,913.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.64/82,481.33 = 32,913.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.64x = 82,481.33 × 32,913.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.64x = 2,714,761,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,761,050.18/59,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,421.16

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