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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,187.88, 64,759.68 and 19,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,187.88, 64,759.68 and 19,794 is: 29,680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,187.88 : 64,759.68 = 19,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,187.88/64,759.68 = 19,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,187.88x = 64,759.68 × 19,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,187.88x = 1,281,853,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,853,105.92/43,187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,680.85

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