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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,194.54, 46,784.52 and 15,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,194.54, 46,784.52 and 15,383.34 is: 23,071.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,194.54 : 46,784.52 = 15,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,194.54/46,784.52 = 15,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,194.54x = 46,784.52 × 15,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,194.54x = 719,702,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,702,177.90/31,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,071.41

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