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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,268.97, 59,713.97 and 24,405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,268.97, 59,713.97 and 24,405.69 is: 33,681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,268.97 : 59,713.97 = 24,405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,268.97/59,713.97 = 24,405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,268.97x = 59,713.97 × 24,405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,268.97x = 1,457,360,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,360,640.49/43,268.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,681.43

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