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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,788.33, 81,128.76 and 33,294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,788.33, 81,128.76 and 33,294.06 is: 45,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,788.33 : 81,128.76 = 33,294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,788.33/81,128.76 = 33,294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,788.33x = 81,128.76 × 33,294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,788.33x = 2,701,106,187.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,106,187.41/58,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,946.30

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