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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,228.69, 87,256.45 and 30,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,228.69, 87,256.45 and 30,111.21 is: 45,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,228.69 : 87,256.45 = 30,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,228.69/87,256.45 = 30,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,228.69x = 87,256.45 × 30,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,228.69x = 2,627,397,289.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,397,289.80/58,228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,122.04

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