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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,206, 46,795.68 and 18,067.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,206, 46,795.68 and 18,067.44 is: 27,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,206 : 46,795.68 = 18,067.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,206/46,795.68 = 18,067.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,206x = 46,795.68 × 18,067.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,206x = 845,478,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,478,140.66/31,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,093.45

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