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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,663.41, 80,954.75 and 31,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,663.41, 80,954.75 and 31,805.84 is: 43,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,663.41 : 80,954.75 = 31,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,663.41/80,954.75 = 31,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,663.41x = 80,954.75 × 31,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,663.41x = 2,574,833,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,833,500.48/58,663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,891.64

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