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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,344.76, 46,983.94 and 14,690.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,344.76, 46,983.94 and 14,690.76 is: 22,020.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,344.76 : 46,983.94 = 14,690.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,344.76/46,983.94 = 14,690.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,344.76x = 46,983.94 × 14,690.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,344.76x = 690,229,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,229,786.39/31,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.58

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