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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,833.65, 88,255.07 and 35,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,833.65, 88,255.07 and 35,301.53 is: 52,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,833.65 : 88,255.07 = 35,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,833.65/88,255.07 = 35,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,833.65x = 88,255.07 × 35,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,833.65x = 3,115,538,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,538,824.75/58,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,955.05

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