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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,264.62, 59,692.59 and 27,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,264.62, 59,692.59 and 27,145.26 is: 37,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,264.62 : 59,692.59 = 27,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,264.62/59,692.59 = 27,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,264.62x = 59,692.59 × 27,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,264.62x = 1,620,370,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,370,875.62/43,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,452.56

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