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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,673.67, 60,208.61 and 36,932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,673.67, 60,208.61 and 36,932.22 is: 50,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,673.67 : 60,208.61 = 36,932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,673.67/60,208.61 = 36,932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,673.67x = 60,208.61 × 36,932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,673.67x = 2,223,637,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,637,445.75/43,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,914.83

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