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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,761.59, 81,082.82 and 34,563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,761.59, 81,082.82 and 34,563.65 is: 47,693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,761.59 : 81,082.82 = 34,563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,761.59/81,082.82 = 34,563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,761.59x = 81,082.82 × 34,563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,761.59x = 2,802,517,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,517,892.49/58,761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,693.03

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