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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,169.47, 80,261.42 and 33,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,169.47, 80,261.42 and 33,959.44 is: 46,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,169.47 : 80,261.42 = 33,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,169.47/80,261.42 = 33,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,169.47x = 80,261.42 × 33,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,169.47x = 2,725,632,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,632,876.80/58,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.76

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