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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,297.64, 46,828.76 and 21,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,297.64, 46,828.76 and 21,955.89 is: 32,851.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,297.64 : 46,828.76 = 21,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,297.64/46,828.76 = 21,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,297.64x = 46,828.76 × 21,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,297.64x = 1,028,166,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,166,835.86/31,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,851.26

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