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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,498.40, 80,729.70 and 33,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,498.40, 80,729.70 and 33,004.28 is: 45,546.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,498.40 : 80,729.70 = 33,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,498.40/80,729.70 = 33,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,498.40x = 80,729.70 × 33,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,498.40x = 2,664,425,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,425,623.12/58,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,546.98

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