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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,316.64, 47,027.88 and 31,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,316.64, 47,027.88 and 31,074.72 is: 46,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,316.64 : 47,027.88 = 31,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,316.64/47,027.88 = 31,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,316.64x = 47,027.88 × 31,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,316.64x = 1,461,378,203.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,378,203.19/31,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,664.59

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