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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,650.94, 81,005.14 and 39,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,650.94, 81,005.14 and 39,755.26 is: 54,907.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,650.94 : 81,005.14 = 39,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,650.94/81,005.14 = 39,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,650.94x = 81,005.14 × 39,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,650.94x = 3,220,380,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,380,402.04/58,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,907.57

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