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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.24, 46,510.02 and 8,822.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.24, 46,510.02 and 8,822.14 is: 13,232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.24 : 46,510.02 = 8,822.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.24/46,510.02 = 8,822.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.24x = 46,510.02 × 8,822.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.24x = 410,317,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,317,907.84/31,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.97

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