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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,366.76, 43,284.65 and 17,026.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,366.76, 43,284.65 and 17,026.27 is: 23,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,366.76 : 43,284.65 = 17,026.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,366.76/43,284.65 = 17,026.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,366.76x = 43,284.65 × 17,026.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,366.76x = 736,975,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,975,944.41/31,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.44

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