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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,795.49, 43,879.83 and 18,367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,795.49, 43,879.83 and 18,367.31 is: 25,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,795.49 : 43,879.83 = 18,367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,795.49/43,879.83 = 18,367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,795.49x = 43,879.83 × 18,367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,795.49x = 805,954,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,954,440.36/31,795.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.07

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