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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,016.68, 59,356.74 and 24,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,016.68, 59,356.74 and 24,152.68 is: 33,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,016.68 : 59,356.74 = 24,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,016.68/59,356.74 = 24,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,016.68x = 59,356.74 × 24,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,016.68x = 1,433,624,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,624,347.06/43,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,327.17

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