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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,908.44, 81,282.64 and 35,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,908.44, 81,282.64 and 35,041 is: 48,350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,908.44 : 81,282.64 = 35,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,908.44/81,282.64 = 35,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,908.44x = 81,282.64 × 35,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,908.44x = 2,848,224,988.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,848,224,988.24/58,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,350.03

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