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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,263.44, 46,881.29 and 22,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,263.44, 46,881.29 and 22,461.44 is: 33,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,263.44 : 46,881.29 = 22,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,263.44/46,881.29 = 22,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,263.44x = 46,881.29 × 22,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,263.44x = 1,053,021,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,021,455.81/31,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,682.21

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