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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,332.58, 59,797.89 and 24,211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,332.58, 59,797.89 and 24,211.18 is: 33,410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,332.58 : 59,797.89 = 24,211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,332.58/59,797.89 = 24,211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,332.58x = 59,797.89 × 24,211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,332.58x = 1,447,777,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,777,478.41/43,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,410.83

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