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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,365.68, 43,264.94 and 18,609.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,365.68, 43,264.94 and 18,609.83 is: 25,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,365.68 : 43,264.94 = 18,609.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,365.68/43,264.94 = 18,609.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,365.68x = 43,264.94 × 18,609.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,365.68x = 805,153,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,153,274.60/31,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,669.88

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