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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,829.70, 65,744.55 and 35,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,829.70, 65,744.55 and 35,081.70 is: 52,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,829.70 : 65,744.55 = 35,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,829.70/65,744.55 = 35,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,829.70x = 65,744.55 × 35,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,829.70x = 2,306,430,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,430,579.74/43,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,622.55

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