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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,668.64, 65,510.88 and 24,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,668.64, 65,510.88 and 24,969.76 is: 37,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,668.64 : 65,510.88 = 24,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,668.64/65,510.88 = 24,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,668.64x = 65,510.88 × 24,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,668.64x = 1,635,790,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,790,950.99/43,668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,459.17

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