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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,017.36, 59,366.92 and 24,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,017.36, 59,366.92 and 24,155.92 is: 33,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,017.36 : 59,366.92 = 24,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,017.36/59,366.92 = 24,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,017.36x = 59,366.92 × 24,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,017.36x = 1,434,062,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,062,570.17/43,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,336.83

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