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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,251.63, 59,687.26 and 24,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,251.63, 59,687.26 and 24,388.76 is: 33,656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,251.63 : 59,687.26 = 24,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,251.63/59,687.26 = 24,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,251.63x = 59,687.26 × 24,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,251.63x = 1,455,698,259.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,698,259.20/43,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,656.49

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