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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,284.17, 59,756.99 and 32,994.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,284.17, 59,756.99 and 32,994.42 is: 45,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,284.17 : 59,756.99 = 32,994.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,284.17/59,756.99 = 32,994.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,284.17x = 59,756.99 × 32,994.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,284.17x = 1,971,647,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,647,226.00/43,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,551.23

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