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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,991.76, 60,709.08 and 23,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,991.76, 60,709.08 and 23,848.68 is: 32,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,991.76 : 60,709.08 = 23,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,991.76/60,709.08 = 23,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,991.76x = 60,709.08 × 23,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,991.76x = 1,447,831,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,831,422.01/43,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,911.42

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