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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,991.93, 66,031.83 and 24,279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,991.93, 66,031.83 and 24,279.77 is: 36,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,991.93 : 66,031.83 = 24,279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,991.93/66,031.83 = 24,279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,991.93x = 66,031.83 × 24,279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,991.93x = 1,603,237,314.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,237,314.92/43,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,443.90

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