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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,968.84, 81,375.12 and 35,090.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,968.84, 81,375.12 and 35,090.04 is: 48,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,968.84 : 81,375.12 = 35,090.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,968.84/81,375.12 = 35,090.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,968.84x = 81,375.12 × 35,090.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,968.84x = 2,855,456,215.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,456,215.80/58,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,423.14

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