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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,845.70, 81,199.05 and 34,963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,845.70, 81,199.05 and 34,963.66 is: 48,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,845.70 : 81,199.05 = 34,963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,845.70/81,199.05 = 34,963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,845.70x = 81,199.05 × 34,963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,845.70x = 2,839,015,976.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,015,976.52/58,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,245.09

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