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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,203.70, 46,805.55 and 29,259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,203.70, 46,805.55 and 29,259.70 is: 43,889.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,203.70 : 46,805.55 = 29,259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,203.70/46,805.55 = 29,259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,203.70x = 46,805.55 × 29,259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,203.70x = 1,369,516,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,516,351.34/31,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,889.55

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