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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,527.54, 47,297.79 and 13,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,527.54, 47,297.79 and 13,059.54 is: 19,591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,527.54 : 47,297.79 = 13,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,527.54/47,297.79 = 13,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,527.54x = 47,297.79 × 13,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,527.54x = 617,687,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,687,380.42/31,527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.99

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