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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,930.82, 88,325.98 and 41,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,930.82, 88,325.98 and 41,064.74 is: 61,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,930.82 : 88,325.98 = 41,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,930.82/88,325.98 = 41,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,930.82x = 88,325.98 × 41,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,930.82x = 3,627,083,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,083,403.95/58,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,548.16

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