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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,795.56, 43,879.86 and 18,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,795.56, 43,879.86 and 18,369.27 is: 25,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,795.56 : 43,879.86 = 18,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,795.56/43,879.86 = 18,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,795.56x = 43,879.86 × 18,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,795.56x = 806,040,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,040,995.90/31,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.74

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