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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,167.59, 46,751.38 and 24,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,167.59, 46,751.38 and 24,161.90 is: 36,242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,167.59 : 46,751.38 = 24,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,167.59/46,751.38 = 24,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,167.59x = 46,751.38 × 24,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,167.59x = 1,129,601,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,601,874.26/31,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,242.84

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