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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,406.98, 43,306.29 and 24,220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,406.98, 43,306.29 and 24,220.66 is: 33,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,406.98 : 43,306.29 = 24,220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,406.98/43,306.29 = 24,220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,406.98x = 43,306.29 × 24,220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,406.98x = 1,048,906,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,906,925.95/31,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,397.26

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