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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,991.43, 66,031.08 and 24,279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,991.43, 66,031.08 and 24,279.27 is: 36,443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,991.43 : 66,031.08 = 24,279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,991.43/66,031.08 = 24,279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,991.43x = 66,031.08 × 24,279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,991.43x = 1,603,186,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,186,419.71/43,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,443.15

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