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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,848.66, 81,217.92 and 34,975.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,848.66, 81,217.92 and 34,975.11 is: 48,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,848.66 : 81,217.92 = 34,975.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,848.66/81,217.92 = 34,975.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,848.66x = 81,217.92 × 34,975.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,848.66x = 2,840,605,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,605,685.97/58,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,269.67

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