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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,103.71, 46,669.35 and 16,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,103.71, 46,669.35 and 16,309.11 is: 24,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,103.71 : 46,669.35 = 16,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,103.71/46,669.35 = 16,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,103.71x = 46,669.35 × 16,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,103.71x = 761,135,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,135,737.79/31,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.90

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