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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,297.62, 59,755.62 and 24,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,297.62, 59,755.62 and 24,433.26 is: 33,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,297.62 : 59,755.62 = 24,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,297.62/59,755.62 = 24,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,297.62x = 59,755.62 × 24,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,297.62x = 1,460,024,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,024,599.92/43,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,720.67

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