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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,998.59, 60,713.55 and 27,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,998.59, 60,713.55 and 27,003.54 is: 37,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,998.59 : 60,713.55 = 27,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,998.59/60,713.55 = 27,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,998.59x = 60,713.55 × 27,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,998.59x = 1,639,480,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,480,775.97/43,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,262.13

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