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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,825.67, 81,191.21 and 34,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,825.67, 81,191.21 and 34,947.73 is: 48,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,825.67 : 81,191.21 = 34,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,825.67/81,191.21 = 34,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,825.67x = 81,191.21 × 34,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,825.67x = 2,837,448,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,448,107.74/58,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,234.86

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