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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,257.03, 46,940.90 and 29,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,257.03, 46,940.90 and 29,965.44 is: 45,001.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,257.03 : 46,940.90 = 29,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,257.03/46,940.90 = 29,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,257.03x = 46,940.90 × 29,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,257.03x = 1,406,604,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,604,572.67/31,257.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,001.22

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