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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,652.91, 80,929.94 and 34,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,652.91, 80,929.94 and 34,770.87 is: 47,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,652.91 : 80,929.94 = 34,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,652.91/80,929.94 = 34,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,652.91x = 80,929.94 × 34,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,652.91x = 2,814,004,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,004,248.99/58,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,977.23

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