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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,806.81, 43,821.19 and 24,611.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,806.81, 43,821.19 and 24,611.98 is: 33,908.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,806.81 : 43,821.19 = 24,611.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,806.81/43,821.19 = 24,611.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,806.81x = 43,821.19 × 24,611.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,806.81x = 1,078,526,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,526,128.80/31,806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,908.66

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