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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,795.64, 81,133.80 and 33,304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,795.64, 81,133.80 and 33,304.58 is: 45,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,795.64 : 81,133.80 = 33,304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,795.64/81,133.80 = 33,304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,795.64x = 81,133.80 × 33,304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,795.64x = 2,702,127,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,127,132.80/58,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,957.95

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