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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,220.55, 80,317.98 and 34,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,220.55, 80,317.98 and 34,336.08 is: 47,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,220.55 : 80,317.98 = 34,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,220.55/80,317.98 = 34,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,220.55x = 80,317.98 × 34,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,220.55x = 2,757,804,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,804,586.72/58,220.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,368.23

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