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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.93, 46,509.35 and 13,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.93, 46,509.35 and 13,476.76 is: 20,214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.93 : 46,509.35 = 13,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.93/46,509.35 = 13,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.93x = 46,509.35 × 13,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.93x = 626,795,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,795,347.71/31,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,214.69

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