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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,282.61, 46,928.49 and 9,093.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,282.61, 46,928.49 and 9,093.10 is: 13,640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,282.61 : 46,928.49 = 9,093.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,282.61/46,928.49 = 9,093.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,282.61x = 46,928.49 × 9,093.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,282.61x = 426,725,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,725,592.47/31,282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.98

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