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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,755.29, 43,822.98 and 17,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,755.29, 43,822.98 and 17,415.46 is: 24,033.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,755.29 : 43,822.98 = 17,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,755.29/43,822.98 = 17,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,755.29x = 43,822.98 × 17,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,755.29x = 763,197,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,197,355.27/31,755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.71

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