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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,356.63, 59,830.89 and 24,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,356.63, 59,830.89 and 24,236.44 is: 33,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,356.63 : 59,830.89 = 24,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,356.63/59,830.89 = 24,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,356.63x = 59,830.89 × 24,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,356.63x = 1,450,087,775.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,087,775.63/43,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,445.58

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