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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,164.58, 43,052.61 and 26,965.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,164.58, 43,052.61 and 26,965.54 is: 37,251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,164.58 : 43,052.61 = 26,965.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,164.58/43,052.61 = 26,965.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,164.58x = 43,052.61 × 26,965.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,164.58x = 1,160,936,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,936,877.06/31,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,251.81

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