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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,121.70, 46,682.55 and 22,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,121.70, 46,682.55 and 22,373.70 is: 33,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,121.70 : 46,682.55 = 22,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,121.70/46,682.55 = 22,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,121.70x = 46,682.55 × 22,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,121.70x = 1,044,461,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,461,368.94/31,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,560.55

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