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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,484.46, 87,705.99 and 19,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,484.46, 87,705.99 and 19,034.22 is: 28,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,484.46 : 87,705.99 = 19,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,484.46/87,705.99 = 19,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,484.46x = 87,705.99 × 19,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,484.46x = 1,669,415,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,415,108.98/58,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,544.59

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