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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,958.54, 81,358.67 and 33,465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,958.54, 81,358.67 and 33,465.43 is: 46,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,958.54 : 81,358.67 = 33,465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,958.54/81,358.67 = 33,465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,958.54x = 81,358.67 × 33,465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,958.54x = 2,722,702,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,702,875.78/58,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,179.96

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