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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,729.68, 81,047.06 and 34,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,729.68, 81,047.06 and 34,861.14 is: 48,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,729.68 : 81,047.06 = 34,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,729.68/81,047.06 = 34,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,729.68x = 81,047.06 × 34,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,729.68x = 2,825,392,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,392,730.94/58,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,108.43

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