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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,001.65, 46,451.28 and 26,393.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,001.65, 46,451.28 and 26,393.65 is: 39,546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,001.65 : 46,451.28 = 26,393.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,001.65/46,451.28 = 26,393.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,001.65x = 46,451.28 × 26,393.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,001.65x = 1,226,018,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,018,694.40/31,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,546.89

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