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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,086.76, 46,590.88 and 13,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,086.76, 46,590.88 and 13,296.27 is: 19,927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,086.76 : 46,590.88 = 13,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,086.76/46,590.88 = 13,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,086.76x = 46,590.88 × 13,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,086.76x = 619,485,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,485,061.49/31,086.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.62

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