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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,612.63, 65,377.42 and 14,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,612.63, 65,377.42 and 14,009.71 is: 21,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,612.63 : 65,377.42 = 14,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,612.63/65,377.42 = 14,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,612.63x = 65,377.42 × 14,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,612.63x = 915,918,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,918,694.75/43,612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.23

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