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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,317.81, 59,778.76 and 23,445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,317.81, 59,778.76 and 23,445.81 is: 32,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,317.81 : 59,778.76 = 23,445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,317.81/59,778.76 = 23,445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,317.81x = 59,778.76 × 23,445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,317.81x = 1,401,561,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,561,627.75/43,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,355.32

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