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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.67, 46,827.30 and 26,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.67, 46,827.30 and 26,023.30 is: 38,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.67 : 46,827.30 = 26,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.67/46,827.30 = 26,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.67x = 46,827.30 × 26,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.67x = 1,218,600,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,600,876.09/31,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,989.40

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