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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,952.70, 88,373.46 and 29,342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,952.70, 88,373.46 and 29,342.54 is: 43,986.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,952.70 : 88,373.46 = 29,342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,952.70/88,373.46 = 29,342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,952.70x = 88,373.46 × 29,342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,952.70x = 2,593,102,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,102,005.92/58,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,986.14

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