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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,906.69, 65,870.52 and 14,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,906.69, 65,870.52 and 14,324.55 is: 21,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,906.69 : 65,870.52 = 14,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,906.69/65,870.52 = 14,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,906.69x = 65,870.52 × 14,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,906.69x = 943,565,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,565,812.32/43,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.25

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