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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,954.92, 44,084.80 and 21,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,954.92, 44,084.80 and 21,204.86 is: 29,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,954.92 : 44,084.80 = 21,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,954.92/44,084.80 = 21,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,954.92x = 44,084.80 × 21,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,954.92x = 934,812,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,812,012.13/31,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,254.09

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