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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,274.91, 46,914.95 and 9,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,274.91, 46,914.95 and 9,088.29 is: 13,633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,274.91 : 46,914.95 = 9,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,274.91/46,914.95 = 9,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,274.91x = 46,914.95 × 9,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,274.91x = 426,376,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,376,693.66/31,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.19

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