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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,968.22, 81,377.88 and 33,474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,968.22, 81,377.88 and 33,474.08 is: 46,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,968.22 : 81,377.88 = 33,474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,968.22/81,377.88 = 33,474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,968.22x = 81,377.88 × 33,474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,968.22x = 2,724,049,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,049,665.35/58,968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,195.22

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