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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,194, 46,777.68 and 18,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,194, 46,777.68 and 18,055.44 is: 27,075.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,194 : 46,777.68 = 18,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,194/46,777.68 = 18,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,194x = 46,777.68 × 18,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,194x = 844,591,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,591,594.58/31,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,075.45

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