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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,168.83, 46,760.62 and 10,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,168.83, 46,760.62 and 10,108.88 is: 15,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,168.83 : 46,760.62 = 10,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,168.83/46,760.62 = 10,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,168.83x = 46,760.62 × 10,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,168.83x = 472,697,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,697,271.59/31,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.71

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