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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,672.62, 43,709.01 and 19,098.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,672.62, 43,709.01 and 19,098.18 is: 26,355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,672.62 : 43,709.01 = 19,098.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,672.62/43,709.01 = 19,098.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,672.62x = 43,709.01 × 19,098.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,672.62x = 834,762,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,762,540.60/31,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,355.97

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