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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.72, 46,852.68 and 19,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.72, 46,852.68 and 19,543.04 is: 29,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.72 : 46,852.68 = 19,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.72/46,852.68 = 19,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.72x = 46,852.68 × 19,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.72x = 915,643,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,643,799.35/31,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,294.30

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