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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,169.84, 46,754.75 and 24,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,169.84, 46,754.75 and 24,164.15 is: 36,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,169.84 : 46,754.75 = 24,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,169.84/46,754.75 = 24,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,169.84x = 46,754.75 × 24,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,169.84x = 1,129,788,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,788,618.85/31,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.22

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