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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,042.71, 80,098.97 and 34,184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,042.71, 80,098.97 and 34,184.07 is: 47,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,042.71 : 80,098.97 = 34,184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,042.71/80,098.97 = 34,184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,042.71x = 80,098.97 × 34,184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,042.71x = 2,738,108,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,108,626.49/58,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,174.03

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