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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,356.55, 65,033.91 and 19,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,356.55, 65,033.91 and 19,982.98 is: 29,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,356.55 : 65,033.91 = 19,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,356.55/65,033.91 = 19,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,356.55x = 65,033.91 × 19,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,356.55x = 1,299,571,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,571,322.85/43,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.05

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