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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,649.91, 43,667.01 and 21,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,649.91, 43,667.01 and 21,041.34 is: 29,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,649.91 : 43,667.01 = 21,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,649.91/43,667.01 = 21,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,649.91x = 43,667.01 × 21,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,649.91x = 918,812,404.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,812,404.19/31,649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,030.49

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