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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,834.46, 82,567.83 and 32,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,834.46, 82,567.83 and 32,975.46 is: 45,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,834.46 : 82,567.83 = 32,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,834.46/82,567.83 = 32,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,834.46x = 82,567.83 × 32,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,834.46x = 2,722,712,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,712,175.45/59,834.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,504.08

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