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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,179.92, 46,695.21 and 22,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,179.92, 46,695.21 and 22,723.76 is: 34,031.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,179.92 : 46,695.21 = 22,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,179.92/46,695.21 = 22,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,179.92x = 46,695.21 × 22,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,179.92x = 1,061,090,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,090,745.19/31,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,031.22

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