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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,674.08, 88,028.96 and 21,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,674.08, 88,028.96 and 21,251.84 is: 31,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,674.08 : 88,028.96 = 21,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,674.08/88,028.96 = 21,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,674.08x = 88,028.96 × 21,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,674.08x = 1,870,777,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,777,373.29/58,674.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,884.22

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