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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,333.91, 46,953.74 and 18,840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,333.91, 46,953.74 and 18,840.26 is: 28,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,333.91 : 46,953.74 = 18,840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,333.91/46,953.74 = 18,840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,333.91x = 46,953.74 × 18,840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,333.91x = 884,620,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,620,834.06/31,333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,232.06

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