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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,771.08, 65,691 and 30,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,771.08, 65,691 and 30,537.30 is: 45,829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,771.08 : 65,691 = 30,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,771.08/65,691 = 30,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,771.08x = 65,691 × 30,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,771.08x = 2,006,025,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,025,774.30/43,771.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,829.94

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