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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,775.46, 81,098.73 and 34,909.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,775.46, 81,098.73 and 34,909.62 is: 48,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,775.46 : 81,098.73 = 34,909.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,775.46/81,098.73 = 34,909.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,775.46x = 81,098.73 × 34,909.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,775.46x = 2,831,125,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,125,846.78/58,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,168.50

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