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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,920.76, 44,049.88 and 17,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,920.76, 44,049.88 and 17,773.32 is: 24,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,920.76 : 44,049.88 = 17,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,920.76/44,049.88 = 17,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,920.76x = 44,049.88 × 17,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,920.76x = 782,912,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,912,613.20/31,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.75

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