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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,410.69, 43,346.78 and 17,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,410.69, 43,346.78 and 17,263.53 is: 23,823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,410.69 : 43,346.78 = 17,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,410.69/43,346.78 = 17,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,410.69x = 43,346.78 × 17,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,410.69x = 748,318,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,318,350.62/31,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.68

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