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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,858.80, 81,225.06 and 32,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,858.80, 81,225.06 and 32,001.48 is: 44,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,858.80 : 81,225.06 = 32,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,858.80/81,225.06 = 32,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,858.80x = 81,225.06 × 32,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,858.80x = 2,599,322,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,322,133.09/58,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,162.00

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