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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,767.56, 81,096.96 and 31,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,767.56, 81,096.96 and 31,909.46 is: 44,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,767.56 : 81,096.96 = 31,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,767.56/81,096.96 = 31,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,767.56x = 81,096.96 × 31,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,767.56x = 2,587,760,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,760,371.59/58,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,033.82

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