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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,007.81, 87,012.09 and 22,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,007.81, 87,012.09 and 22,473.07 is: 33,709.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,007.81 : 87,012.09 = 22,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,007.81/87,012.09 = 22,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,007.81x = 87,012.09 × 22,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,007.81x = 1,955,428,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,428,571.89/58,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,709.75

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