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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,848.70, 81,203.18 and 34,966.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,848.70, 81,203.18 and 34,966.66 is: 48,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,848.70 : 81,203.18 = 34,966.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,848.70/81,203.18 = 34,966.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,848.70x = 81,203.18 × 34,966.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,848.70x = 2,839,403,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,403,985.98/58,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,249.22

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