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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.65, 46,508.97 and 13,476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.65, 46,508.97 and 13,476.51 is: 20,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.65 : 46,508.97 = 13,476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.65/46,508.97 = 13,476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.65x = 46,508.97 × 13,476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.65x = 626,778,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,778,599.29/31,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.33

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