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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,771.46, 81,093.20 and 34,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,771.46, 81,093.20 and 34,905.62 is: 48,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,771.46 : 81,093.20 = 34,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,771.46/81,093.20 = 34,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,771.46x = 81,093.20 × 34,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,771.46x = 2,830,608,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,608,423.78/58,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,162.98

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