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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,430.48, 87,614.54 and 30,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,430.48, 87,614.54 and 30,322.24 is: 45,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,430.48 : 87,614.54 = 30,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,430.48/87,614.54 = 30,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,430.48x = 87,614.54 × 30,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,430.48x = 2,656,669,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,669,109.37/58,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,467.18

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