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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,255.76, 59,692.95 and 24,392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,255.76, 59,692.95 and 24,392.88 is: 33,662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,255.76 : 59,692.95 = 24,392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,255.76/59,692.95 = 24,392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,255.76x = 59,692.95 × 24,392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,255.76x = 1,456,082,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,082,966.20/43,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,662.18

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