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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,333.97, 59,767.94 and 37,294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,333.97, 59,767.94 and 37,294.25 is: 51,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,333.97 : 59,767.94 = 37,294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,333.97/59,767.94 = 37,294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,333.97x = 59,767.94 × 37,294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,333.97x = 2,229,000,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,000,290.74/43,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,437.72

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