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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,273.92, 64,917.44 and 13,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,273.92, 64,917.44 and 13,681.92 is: 20,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,273.92 : 64,917.44 = 13,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,273.92/64,917.44 = 13,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,273.92x = 64,917.44 × 13,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,273.92x = 888,195,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,195,220.68/43,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.95

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