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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.28, 59,659.72 and 33,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.28, 59,659.72 and 33,163.28 is: 45,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.28 : 59,659.72 = 33,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.28/59,659.72 = 33,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.28x = 59,659.72 × 33,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.28x = 1,978,511,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,511,999.08/43,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,744.59

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