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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,190.91, 43,044.52 and 17,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,190.91, 43,044.52 and 17,044.67 is: 23,522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,190.91 : 43,044.52 = 17,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,190.91/43,044.52 = 17,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,190.91x = 43,044.52 × 17,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,190.91x = 733,679,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,679,380.87/31,190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.22

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