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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,323.63, 65,010.96 and 18,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,323.63, 65,010.96 and 18,361.86 is: 27,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,323.63 : 65,010.96 = 18,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,323.63/65,010.96 = 18,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,323.63x = 65,010.96 × 18,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,323.63x = 1,193,722,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,722,145.99/43,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,553.60

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