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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,650.94, 43,676.52 and 17,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,650.94, 43,676.52 and 17,307.92 is: 23,883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,650.94 : 43,676.52 = 17,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,650.94/43,676.52 = 17,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,650.94x = 43,676.52 × 17,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,650.94x = 755,949,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,949,823.23/31,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.96

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