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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,350.76, 43,263.92 and 17,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,350.76, 43,263.92 and 17,203.84 is: 23,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,350.76 : 43,263.92 = 17,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,350.76/43,263.92 = 17,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,350.76x = 43,263.92 × 17,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,350.76x = 744,305,557.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,305,557.45/31,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,741.23

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