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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767.48, 88,149.49 and 16,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767.48, 88,149.49 and 16,647.48 is: 24,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767.48 : 88,149.49 = 16,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767.48/88,149.49 = 16,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767.48x = 88,149.49 × 16,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767.48x = 1,467,466,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,466,347.80/58,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.72

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