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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,059.13, 46,583.92 and 17,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,059.13, 46,583.92 and 17,026.11 is: 25,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,059.13 : 46,583.92 = 17,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,059.13/46,583.92 = 17,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,059.13x = 46,583.92 × 17,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,059.13x = 793,142,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,142,946.15/31,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,536.55

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