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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,676.80, 88,015.20 and 35,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,676.80, 88,015.20 and 35,348.80 is: 53,023.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,676.80 : 88,015.20 = 35,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,676.80/88,015.20 = 35,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,676.80x = 88,015.20 × 35,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,676.80x = 3,111,231,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,231,701.76/58,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,023.20

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