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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,104.78, 42,925.47 and 19,007.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,104.78, 42,925.47 and 19,007.22 is: 26,230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,104.78 : 42,925.47 = 19,007.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,104.78/42,925.47 = 19,007.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,104.78x = 42,925.47 × 19,007.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,104.78x = 815,893,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,893,851.89/31,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,230.50

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