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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,905.44, 81,262.72 and 35,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,905.44, 81,262.72 and 35,018.56 is: 48,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,905.44 : 81,262.72 = 35,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,905.44/81,262.72 = 35,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,905.44x = 81,262.72 × 35,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,905.44x = 2,845,703,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,703,436.08/58,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,309.69

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