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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,904.52, 65,858.88 and 14,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,904.52, 65,858.88 and 14,322.24 is: 21,484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,904.52 : 65,858.88 = 14,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,904.52/65,858.88 = 14,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,904.52x = 65,858.88 × 14,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,904.52x = 943,246,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,246,685.49/43,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.05

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