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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,901.16, 81,304.76 and 35,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,901.16, 81,304.76 and 35,027.76 is: 48,350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,901.16 : 81,304.76 = 35,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,901.16/81,304.76 = 35,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,901.16x = 81,304.76 × 35,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,901.16x = 2,847,923,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,923,620.14/58,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,350.89

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