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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,966.41, 88,455.85 and 34,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,966.41, 88,455.85 and 34,005.93 is: 51,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,966.41 : 88,455.85 = 34,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,966.41/88,455.85 = 34,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,966.41x = 88,455.85 × 34,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,966.41x = 3,008,023,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,023,026.47/58,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,012.48

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