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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,902.44, 81,258.58 and 35,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,902.44, 81,258.58 and 35,015.56 is: 48,305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,902.44 : 81,258.58 = 35,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,902.44/81,258.58 = 35,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,902.44x = 81,258.58 × 35,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,902.44x = 2,845,314,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,314,683.50/58,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,305.55

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