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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,176.83, 80,285.92 and 32,687.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,176.83, 80,285.92 and 32,687.73 is: 45,110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,176.83 : 80,285.92 = 32,687.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,176.83/80,285.92 = 32,687.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,176.83x = 80,285.92 × 32,687.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,176.83x = 2,624,364,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,364,475.76/58,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,110.13

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