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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,897.44, 81,251.70 and 35,010.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,897.44, 81,251.70 and 35,010.54 is: 48,298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,897.44 : 81,251.70 = 35,010.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,897.44/81,251.70 = 35,010.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,897.44x = 81,251.70 × 35,010.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,897.44x = 2,844,665,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,665,892.92/58,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,298.63

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