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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,795.54, 81,149.61 and 34,935.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,795.54, 81,149.61 and 34,935.46 is: 48,217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,795.54 : 81,149.61 = 34,935.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,795.54/81,149.61 = 34,935.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,795.54x = 81,149.61 × 34,935.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,795.54x = 2,834,998,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,998,954.17/58,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,217.93

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