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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,033.49, 80,080.17 and 34,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,033.49, 80,080.17 and 34,158.74 is: 47,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,033.49 : 80,080.17 = 34,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,033.49/80,080.17 = 34,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,033.49x = 80,080.17 × 34,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,033.49x = 2,735,437,706.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,437,706.19/58,033.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,135.50

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