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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,173.68, 59,579.48 and 24,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,173.68, 59,579.48 and 24,053.66 is: 33,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,173.68 : 59,579.48 = 24,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,173.68/59,579.48 = 24,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,173.68x = 59,579.48 × 24,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,173.68x = 1,433,104,554.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,104,554.90/43,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,193.94

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