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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,309.05, 46,963.68 and 9,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,309.05, 46,963.68 and 9,123 is: 13,684.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,309.05 : 46,963.68 = 9,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,309.05/46,963.68 = 9,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,309.05x = 46,963.68 × 9,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,309.05x = 428,449,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,449,652.64/31,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.53

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