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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,281.03, 59,730.82 and 24,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,281.03, 59,730.82 and 24,164.56 is: 33,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,281.03 : 59,730.82 = 24,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,281.03/59,730.82 = 24,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,281.03x = 59,730.82 × 24,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,281.03x = 1,443,368,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,368,997.99/43,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,348.76

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