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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,754.62, 88,020.78 and 45,542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,754.62, 88,020.78 and 45,542.26 is: 68,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,754.62 : 88,020.78 = 45,542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,754.62/88,020.78 = 45,542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,754.62x = 88,020.78 × 45,542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,754.62x = 4,008,665,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,665,248.16/58,754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,227.23

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