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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,786.27, 81,069.79 and 45,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,786.27, 81,069.79 and 45,336.22 is: 62,521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,786.27 : 81,069.79 = 45,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,786.27/81,069.79 = 45,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,786.27x = 81,069.79 × 45,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,786.27x = 3,675,397,834.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,397,834.79/58,786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,521.36

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