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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,219.50, 43,030.44 and 23,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,219.50, 43,030.44 and 23,663.42 is: 32,615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,219.50 : 43,030.44 = 23,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,219.50/43,030.44 = 23,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,219.50x = 43,030.44 × 23,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,219.50x = 1,018,247,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,247,199.69/31,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,615.74

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