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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,027.59, 80,075.79 and 32,877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,027.59, 80,075.79 and 32,877.09 is: 45,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,027.59 : 80,075.79 = 32,877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,027.59/80,075.79 = 32,877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,027.59x = 80,075.79 × 32,877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,027.59x = 2,632,658,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,658,954.65/58,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,369.09

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