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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,160.01, 86,846.03 and 46,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,160.01, 86,846.03 and 46,179.35 is: 68,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,160.01 : 86,846.03 = 46,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,160.01/86,846.03 = 46,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,160.01x = 86,846.03 × 46,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,160.01x = 4,010,492,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,492,896.70/58,160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,956.19

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