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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.62, 59,691.96 and 24,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.62, 59,691.96 and 24,392.76 is: 33,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.62 : 59,691.96 = 24,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.62/59,691.96 = 24,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.62x = 59,691.96 × 24,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.62x = 1,456,051,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,051,654.21/43,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,661.56

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