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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,966.76, 60,701.82 and 30,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,966.76, 60,701.82 and 30,533.72 is: 42,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,966.76 : 60,701.82 = 30,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,966.76/60,701.82 = 30,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,966.76x = 60,701.82 × 30,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,966.76x = 1,853,452,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,452,375.37/43,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,155.76

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