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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.67, 46,825.80 and 26,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.67, 46,825.80 and 26,022.30 is: 38,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.67 : 46,825.80 = 26,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.67/46,825.80 = 26,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.67x = 46,825.80 × 26,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.67x = 1,218,515,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,515,015.34/31,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,987.90

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