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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,214.08, 46,922.61 and 25,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,214.08, 46,922.61 and 25,041.61 is: 37,643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,214.08 : 46,922.61 = 25,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,214.08/46,922.61 = 25,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,214.08x = 46,922.61 × 25,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,214.08x = 1,175,017,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,017,447.56/31,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,643.83

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