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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,757.46, 60,347.97 and 36,984.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,757.46, 60,347.97 and 36,984.24 is: 51,006.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,757.46 : 60,347.97 = 36,984.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,757.46/60,347.97 = 36,984.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,757.46x = 60,347.97 × 36,984.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,757.46x = 2,231,923,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,923,805.99/43,757.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,006.70

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