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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,493.76, 80,717.76 and 33,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,493.76, 80,717.76 and 33,004.14 is: 45,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,493.76 : 80,717.76 = 33,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,493.76/80,717.76 = 33,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,493.76x = 80,717.76 × 33,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,493.76x = 2,664,020,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,020,251.53/58,493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,543.67

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