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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,909.08, 81,265.92 and 35,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,909.08, 81,265.92 and 35,018.82 is: 48,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,909.08 : 81,265.92 = 35,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,909.08/81,265.92 = 35,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,909.08x = 81,265.92 × 35,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,909.08x = 2,845,836,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,836,624.61/58,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,308.96

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