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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,674.19, 47,511.97 and 15,035.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,674.19, 47,511.97 and 15,035.93 is: 22,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,674.19 : 47,511.97 = 15,035.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,674.19/47,511.97 = 15,035.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,674.19x = 47,511.97 × 15,035.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,674.19x = 714,386,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,386,558.10/31,674.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.22

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