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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,996.64, 82,750.62 and 53,198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,996.64, 82,750.62 and 53,198.64 is: 73,374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,996.64 : 82,750.62 = 53,198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,996.64/82,750.62 = 53,198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,996.64x = 82,750.62 × 53,198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,996.64x = 4,402,220,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,220,443.16/59,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,374.45

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