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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,324.20, 65,007.90 and 24,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,324.20, 65,007.90 and 24,618.60 is: 36,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,324.20 : 65,007.90 = 24,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,324.20/65,007.90 = 24,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,324.20x = 65,007.90 × 24,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,324.20x = 1,600,403,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,403,486.94/43,324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,940.17

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