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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,430.88, 59,924.16 and 25,524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,430.88, 59,924.16 and 25,524.48 is: 35,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,430.88 : 59,924.16 = 25,524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,430.88/59,924.16 = 25,524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,430.88x = 59,924.16 × 25,524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,430.88x = 1,529,533,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,533,023.44/43,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,217.64

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