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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,901.49, 65,854.35 and 14,319.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,901.49, 65,854.35 and 14,319.27 is: 21,479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,901.49 : 65,854.35 = 14,319.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,901.49/65,854.35 = 14,319.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,901.49x = 65,854.35 × 14,319.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,901.49x = 942,986,218.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,986,218.32/43,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,479.59

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