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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,349.76, 46,994.66 and 11,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,349.76, 46,994.66 and 11,623.04 is: 17,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,349.76 : 46,994.66 = 11,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,349.76/46,994.66 = 11,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,349.76x = 46,994.66 × 11,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,349.76x = 546,220,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,220,812.97/31,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,423.44

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