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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,256.97, 46,853.06 and 19,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,256.97, 46,853.06 and 19,543.29 is: 29,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,256.97 : 46,853.06 = 19,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,256.97/46,853.06 = 19,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,256.97x = 46,853.06 × 19,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,256.97x = 915,662,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,662,841.25/31,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,294.68

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