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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,369.94, 47,013.36 and 14,700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,369.94, 47,013.36 and 14,700.12 is: 22,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,369.94 : 47,013.36 = 14,700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,369.94/47,013.36 = 14,700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,369.94x = 47,013.36 × 14,700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,369.94x = 691,102,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,102,033.60/31,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.71

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