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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,564.82, 47,286.49 and 19,723.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,564.82, 47,286.49 and 19,723.25 is: 29,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,564.82 : 47,286.49 = 19,723.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,564.82/47,286.49 = 19,723.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,564.82x = 47,286.49 × 19,723.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,564.82x = 932,643,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,643,159.27/31,564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,546.92

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