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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,476.82, 59,863.68 and 33,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,476.82, 59,863.68 and 33,955.18 is: 46,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,476.82 : 59,863.68 = 33,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,476.82/59,863.68 = 33,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,476.82x = 59,863.68 × 33,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,476.82x = 2,032,682,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,682,029.86/43,476.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,753.24

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