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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,650.99, 43,676.61 and 17,307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,650.99, 43,676.61 and 17,307.97 is: 23,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,650.99 : 43,676.61 = 17,307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,650.99/43,676.61 = 17,307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,650.99x = 43,676.61 × 17,307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,650.99x = 755,953,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,953,455.58/31,650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,884.04

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