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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,316.76, 65,001.06 and 39,791.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,316.76, 65,001.06 and 39,791.64 is: 59,711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,316.76 : 65,001.06 = 39,791.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,316.76/65,001.06 = 39,791.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,316.76x = 65,001.06 × 39,791.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,316.76x = 2,586,498,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,498,779.14/43,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,711.27

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