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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,182.73, 46,830.46 and 28,808.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,182.73, 46,830.46 and 28,808.25 is: 43,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,182.73 : 46,830.46 = 28,808.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,182.73/46,830.46 = 28,808.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,182.73x = 46,830.46 × 28,808.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,182.73x = 1,349,103,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,103,527.27/31,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,264.45

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