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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,903.98, 81,281.40 and 35,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,903.98, 81,281.40 and 35,026.04 is: 48,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,903.98 : 81,281.40 = 35,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,903.98/81,281.40 = 35,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,903.98x = 81,281.40 × 35,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,903.98x = 2,846,965,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,965,567.66/58,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,332.31

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