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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,009.92, 46,502.73 and 13,467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,009.92, 46,502.73 and 13,467.75 is: 20,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,009.92 : 46,502.73 = 13,467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,009.92/46,502.73 = 13,467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,009.92x = 46,502.73 × 13,467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,009.92x = 626,287,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,287,141.96/31,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.35

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