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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,333.70, 65,006.85 and 18,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,333.70, 65,006.85 and 18,373.70 is: 27,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,333.70 : 65,006.85 = 18,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,333.70/65,006.85 = 18,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,333.70x = 65,006.85 × 18,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,333.70x = 1,194,416,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,416,359.85/43,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,563.22

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