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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,732.97, 81,090.52 and 34,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,732.97, 81,090.52 and 34,867.31 is: 48,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,732.97 : 81,090.52 = 34,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,732.97/81,090.52 = 34,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,732.97x = 81,090.52 × 34,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,732.97x = 2,827,407,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,827,407,806.28/58,732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,140.05

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