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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,610.53, 43,631.22 and 19,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,610.53, 43,631.22 and 19,666.74 is: 27,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,610.53 : 43,631.22 = 19,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,610.53/43,631.22 = 19,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,610.53x = 43,631.22 × 19,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,610.53x = 858,083,859.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,083,859.62/31,610.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,145.51

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