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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,399.49, 59,784.17 and 37,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,399.49, 59,784.17 and 37,005.26 is: 50,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,399.49 : 59,784.17 = 37,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,399.49/59,784.17 = 37,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,399.49x = 59,784.17 × 37,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,399.49x = 2,212,328,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,328,270.79/43,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,975.91

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