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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,224.46, 80,336.92 and 37,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,224.46, 80,336.92 and 37,034.86 is: 51,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,224.46 : 80,336.92 = 37,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,224.46/80,336.92 = 37,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,224.46x = 80,336.92 × 37,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,224.46x = 2,975,265,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,265,998.17/58,224.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,099.94

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