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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,768.89, 82,481.67 and 32,913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,768.89, 82,481.67 and 32,913.89 is: 45,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,768.89 : 82,481.67 = 32,913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,768.89/82,481.67 = 32,913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,768.89x = 82,481.67 × 32,913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,768.89x = 2,714,792,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,792,613.40/59,768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,421.50

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