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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,252.59, 46,860.66 and 13,703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,252.59, 46,860.66 and 13,703.13 is: 20,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,252.59 : 46,860.66 = 13,703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,252.59/46,860.66 = 13,703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,252.59x = 46,860.66 × 13,703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,252.59x = 642,137,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,137,715.87/31,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,546.70

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