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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,773.79, 47,618.25 and 16,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,773.79, 47,618.25 and 16,750.27 is: 25,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,773.79 : 47,618.25 = 16,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,773.79/47,618.25 = 16,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,773.79x = 47,618.25 × 16,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,773.79x = 797,618,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,618,544.43/31,773.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,103.03

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