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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,577.76, 47,321.44 and 23,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,577.76, 47,321.44 and 23,192 is: 34,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,577.76 : 47,321.44 = 23,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,577.76/47,321.44 = 23,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,577.76x = 47,321.44 × 23,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,577.76x = 1,097,478,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,478,836.48/31,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,754.80

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