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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,194.82, 46,759.77 and 19,958.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,194.82, 46,759.77 and 19,958.08 is: 29,916.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,194.82 : 46,759.77 = 19,958.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,194.82/46,759.77 = 19,958.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,194.82x = 46,759.77 × 19,958.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,194.82x = 933,235,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,235,370.42/31,194.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,916.36

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