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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,173.63, 46,748.09 and 18,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,173.63, 46,748.09 and 18,035.22 is: 27,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,173.63 : 46,748.09 = 18,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,173.63/46,748.09 = 18,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,173.63x = 46,748.09 × 18,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,173.63x = 843,112,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,112,206.68/31,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,045.69

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