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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,284.06, 59,731.89 and 23,412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,284.06, 59,731.89 and 23,412.06 is: 32,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,284.06 : 59,731.89 = 23,412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,284.06/59,731.89 = 23,412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,284.06x = 59,731.89 × 23,412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,284.06x = 1,398,446,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,446,592.59/43,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,308.58

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