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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,942.83, 65,924.04 and 24,211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,942.83, 65,924.04 and 24,211.23 is: 36,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,942.83 : 65,924.04 = 24,211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,942.83/65,924.04 = 24,211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,942.83x = 65,924.04 × 24,211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,942.83x = 1,596,102,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,102,094.97/43,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.24

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