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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,711.87, 43,763.09 and 18,099.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,711.87, 43,763.09 and 18,099.64 is: 24,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,711.87 : 43,763.09 = 18,099.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,711.87/43,763.09 = 18,099.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,711.87x = 43,763.09 × 18,099.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,711.87x = 792,096,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,096,174.29/31,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.91

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