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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,146.54, 80,254.73 and 35,480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,146.54, 80,254.73 and 35,480.67 is: 48,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,146.54 : 80,254.73 = 35,480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,146.54/80,254.73 = 35,480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,146.54x = 80,254.73 × 35,480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,146.54x = 2,847,491,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,491,413.67/58,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,970.96

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