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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,267.61, 46,902.18 and 9,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,267.61, 46,902.18 and 9,081.17 is: 13,621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,267.61 : 46,902.18 = 9,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,267.61/46,902.18 = 9,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,267.61x = 46,902.18 × 9,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,267.61x = 425,926,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,926,624.54/31,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.98

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