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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,710.84, 43,759.26 and 17,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,710.84, 43,759.26 and 17,369.93 is: 23,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,710.84 : 43,759.26 = 17,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,710.84/43,759.26 = 17,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,710.84x = 43,759.26 × 17,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,710.84x = 760,095,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,095,146.30/31,710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.57

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