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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,355.70, 59,829.60 and 24,235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,355.70, 59,829.60 and 24,235.50 is: 33,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,355.70 : 59,829.60 = 24,235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,355.70/59,829.60 = 24,235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,355.70x = 59,829.60 × 24,235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,355.70x = 1,450,000,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,000,270.80/43,355.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,444.28

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