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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,362.96, 65,049.24 and 17,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,362.96, 65,049.24 and 17,064.24 is: 25,598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,362.96 : 65,049.24 = 17,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,362.96/65,049.24 = 17,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,362.96x = 65,049.24 × 17,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,362.96x = 1,110,015,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,015,843.18/43,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,598.25

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