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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,942.67, 65,913.90 and 10,662.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,942.67, 65,913.90 and 10,662.71 is: 15,994.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,942.67 : 65,913.90 = 10,662.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,942.67/65,913.90 = 10,662.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,942.67x = 65,913.90 × 10,662.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,942.67x = 702,820,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,820,491.09/43,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.03

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