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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,306.13, 46,966.88 and 9,119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,306.13, 46,966.88 and 9,119.71 is: 13,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,306.13 : 46,966.88 = 9,119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,306.13/46,966.88 = 9,119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,306.13x = 46,966.88 × 9,119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,306.13x = 428,324,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,324,279.61/31,306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.80

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