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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,723.54, 81,026.04 and 34,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,723.54, 81,026.04 and 34,858 is: 48,096.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,723.54 : 81,026.04 = 34,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,723.54/81,026.04 = 34,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,723.54x = 81,026.04 × 34,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,723.54x = 2,824,405,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,405,702.32/58,723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,096.65

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