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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,770.58, 82,483.97 and 32,914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,770.58, 82,483.97 and 32,914.04 is: 45,421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,770.58 : 82,483.97 = 32,914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,770.58/82,483.97 = 32,914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,770.58x = 82,483.97 × 32,914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,770.58x = 2,714,880,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,880,110.95/59,770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,421.68

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