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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,047.74, 60,701.96 and 43,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,047.74, 60,701.96 and 43,238 is: 59,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,047.74 : 60,701.96 = 43,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,047.74/60,701.96 = 43,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,047.74x = 60,701.96 × 43,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,047.74x = 2,624,631,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,631,346.48/44,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,586.06

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