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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,663.89, 60,256.14 and 23,791.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,663.89, 60,256.14 and 23,791.89 is: 32,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,663.89 : 60,256.14 = 23,791.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,663.89/60,256.14 = 23,791.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,663.89x = 60,256.14 × 23,791.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,663.89x = 1,433,607,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,607,454.70/43,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,832.79

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