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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,279.44, 80,425.26 and 33,128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,279.44, 80,425.26 and 33,128.94 is: 45,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,279.44 : 80,425.26 = 33,128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,279.44/80,425.26 = 33,128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,279.44x = 80,425.26 × 33,128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,279.44x = 2,664,403,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,403,613.02/58,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,717.73

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