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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,015.76, 80,033.28 and 37,863.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,015.76, 80,033.28 and 37,863.32 is: 52,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,015.76 : 80,033.28 = 37,863.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,015.76/80,033.28 = 37,863.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,015.76x = 80,033.28 × 37,863.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,015.76x = 3,030,325,691.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,325,691.29/58,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,232.80

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