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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,773.62, 65,555.21 and 24,996.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,773.62, 65,555.21 and 24,996.81 is: 37,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,773.62 : 65,555.21 = 24,996.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,773.62/65,555.21 = 24,996.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,773.62x = 65,555.21 × 24,996.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,773.62x = 1,638,670,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,670,801.10/43,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,435.12

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