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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,210.64, 87,250.68 and 23,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,210.64, 87,250.68 and 23,140.88 is: 34,685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,210.64 : 87,250.68 = 23,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,210.64/87,250.68 = 23,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,210.64x = 87,250.68 × 23,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,210.64x = 2,019,057,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,057,515.80/58,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,685.37

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