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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,220.03, 46,773.35 and 18,044.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,220.03, 46,773.35 and 18,044.57 is: 27,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,220.03 : 46,773.35 = 18,044.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,220.03/46,773.35 = 18,044.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,220.03x = 46,773.35 × 18,044.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,220.03x = 844,004,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,004,897.99/31,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,034.08

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