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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,711.70, 65,562.51 and 12,124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,711.70, 65,562.51 and 12,124.10 is: 18,184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,711.70 : 65,562.51 = 12,124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,711.70/65,562.51 = 12,124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,711.70x = 65,562.51 × 12,124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,711.70x = 794,886,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,886,427.49/43,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.75

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