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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,250.67, 59,687.97 and 24,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,250.67, 59,687.97 and 24,387.39 is: 33,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,250.67 : 59,687.97 = 24,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,250.67/59,687.97 = 24,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,250.67x = 59,687.97 × 24,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,250.67x = 1,455,633,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,633,802.70/43,250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,655.75

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