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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,366.73, 43,277.64 and 17,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,366.73, 43,277.64 and 17,935.20 is: 24,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,366.73 : 43,277.64 = 17,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,366.73/43,277.64 = 17,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,366.73x = 43,277.64 × 17,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,366.73x = 776,193,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,193,223.96/31,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.75

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