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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,008.81, 87,013.59 and 22,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,008.81, 87,013.59 and 22,474.07 is: 33,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,008.81 : 87,013.59 = 22,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,008.81/87,013.59 = 22,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,008.81x = 87,013.59 × 22,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,008.81x = 1,955,549,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,549,512.61/58,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.25

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