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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.64, 43,122.12 and 19,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.64, 43,122.12 and 19,299.42 is: 26,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.64 : 43,122.12 = 19,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.64/43,122.12 = 19,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.64x = 43,122.12 × 19,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.64x = 832,231,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,231,905.17/31,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,625.76

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