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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,295.66, 80,451.68 and 35,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,295.66, 80,451.68 and 35,327.49 is: 48,754.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,295.66 : 80,451.68 = 35,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,295.66/80,451.68 = 35,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,295.66x = 80,451.68 × 35,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,295.66x = 2,842,155,920.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,155,920.68/58,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,754.16

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