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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,955.63, 44,096.76 and 17,614.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,955.63, 44,096.76 and 17,614.67 is: 24,307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,955.63 : 44,096.76 = 17,614.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,955.63/44,096.76 = 17,614.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,955.63x = 44,096.76 × 17,614.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,955.63x = 776,749,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,749,974.78/31,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.14

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