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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,214.33, 46,922.99 and 25,041.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,214.33, 46,922.99 and 25,041.86 is: 37,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,214.33 : 46,922.99 = 25,041.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,214.33/46,922.99 = 25,041.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,214.33x = 46,922.99 × 25,041.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,214.33x = 1,175,038,586.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,038,586.54/31,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,644.21

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