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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,151.76, 59,541.48 and 24,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,151.76, 59,541.48 and 24,284.88 is: 33,508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,151.76 : 59,541.48 = 24,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,151.76/59,541.48 = 24,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,151.76x = 59,541.48 × 24,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,151.76x = 1,445,957,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,957,696.82/43,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,508.66

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