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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,024.76, 46,606.32 and 19,187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,024.76, 46,606.32 and 19,187.28 is: 28,823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,024.76 : 46,606.32 = 19,187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,024.76/46,606.32 = 19,187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,024.76x = 46,606.32 × 19,187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,024.76x = 894,248,511.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,248,511.61/31,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,823.71

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