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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,481.83, 60,009.76 and 24,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,481.83, 60,009.76 and 24,364.72 is: 33,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,481.83 : 60,009.76 = 24,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,481.83/60,009.76 = 24,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,481.83x = 60,009.76 × 24,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,481.83x = 1,462,120,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,120,767.58/43,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,626.02

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