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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,348.58, 65,031.96 and 24,637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,348.58, 65,031.96 and 24,637.28 is: 36,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,348.58 : 65,031.96 = 24,637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,348.58/65,031.96 = 24,637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,348.58x = 65,031.96 × 24,637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,348.58x = 1,602,210,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,210,607.47/43,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,961.09

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