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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,283.07, 46,924.74 and 9,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,283.07, 46,924.74 and 9,096.54 is: 13,644.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,283.07 : 46,924.74 = 9,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,283.07/46,924.74 = 9,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,283.07x = 46,924.74 × 9,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,283.07x = 426,852,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,852,774.40/31,283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.85

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