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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,361.74, 43,295.99 and 24,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,361.74, 43,295.99 and 24,175.96 is: 33,375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,361.74 : 43,295.99 = 24,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,361.74/43,295.99 = 24,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,361.74x = 43,295.99 × 24,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,361.74x = 1,046,722,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,722,122.40/31,361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,375.77

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