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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,558.31, 94,651.29 and 43,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,558.31, 94,651.29 and 43,086.24 is: 59,484.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,558.31 : 94,651.29 = 43,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,558.31/94,651.29 = 43,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,558.31x = 94,651.29 × 43,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,558.31x = 4,078,168,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,168,197.25/68,558.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,484.67

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