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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,124.61, 46,687.86 and 10,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,124.61, 46,687.86 and 10,064.07 is: 15,096.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,124.61 : 46,687.86 = 10,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,124.61/46,687.86 = 10,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,124.61x = 46,687.86 × 10,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,124.61x = 469,869,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,869,891.19/31,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,096.41

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