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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,903.89, 44,026.94 and 17,756.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,903.89, 44,026.94 and 17,756.74 is: 24,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,903.89 : 44,026.94 = 17,756.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,903.89/44,026.94 = 17,756.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,903.89x = 44,026.94 × 17,756.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,903.89x = 781,774,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,774,778.35/31,903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.06

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