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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,475.83, 59,862.30 and 33,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,475.83, 59,862.30 and 33,954.18 is: 46,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,475.83 : 59,862.30 = 33,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,475.83/59,862.30 = 33,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,475.83x = 59,862.30 × 33,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,475.83x = 2,032,575,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,575,309.41/43,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,751.85

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