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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.88, 46,527.48 and 14,349.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.88, 46,527.48 and 14,349.15 is: 21,530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.88 : 46,527.48 = 14,349.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.88/46,527.48 = 14,349.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.88x = 46,527.48 × 14,349.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.88x = 667,629,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,629,789.64/31,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.97

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