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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,469.96, 65,005.68 and 32,384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,469.96, 65,005.68 and 32,384.36 is: 48,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,469.96 : 65,005.68 = 32,384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,469.96/65,005.68 = 32,384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,469.96x = 65,005.68 × 32,384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,469.96x = 2,105,167,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,167,343.16/43,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,428.09

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