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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,669.31, 65,503.97 and 34,862.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,669.31, 65,503.97 and 34,862.99 is: 52,294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,669.31 : 65,503.97 = 34,862.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,669.31/65,503.97 = 34,862.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,669.31x = 65,503.97 × 34,862.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,669.31x = 2,283,663,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,663,749.24/43,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,294.48

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