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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,307.79, 46,966.08 and 9,122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,307.79, 46,966.08 and 9,122.79 is: 13,685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,307.79 : 46,966.08 = 9,122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,307.79/46,966.08 = 9,122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,307.79x = 46,966.08 × 9,122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,307.79x = 428,461,684.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,461,684.96/31,307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,685.47

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