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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,296.92, 46,666.19 and 27,819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,296.92, 46,666.19 and 27,819.59 is: 41,481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,296.92 : 46,666.19 = 27,819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,296.92/46,666.19 = 27,819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,296.92x = 46,666.19 × 27,819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,296.92x = 1,298,234,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,234,108.88/31,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,481.22

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