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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,283.74, 46,930.19 and 9,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,283.74, 46,930.19 and 9,094.23 is: 13,642.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,283.74 : 46,930.19 = 9,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,283.74/46,930.19 = 9,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,283.74x = 46,930.19 × 9,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,283.74x = 426,793,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,793,896.33/31,283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.67

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