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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,913, 60,599.94 and 24,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,913, 60,599.94 and 24,041 is: 33,176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,913 : 60,599.94 = 24,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,913/60,599.94 = 24,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,913x = 60,599.94 × 24,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,913x = 1,456,883,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,883,157.54/43,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,176.58

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