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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,804.62, 47,705.72 and 13,079.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,804.62, 47,705.72 and 13,079.45 is: 19,618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,804.62 : 47,705.72 = 13,079.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,804.62/47,705.72 = 13,079.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,804.62x = 47,705.72 × 13,079.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,804.62x = 623,964,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,964,275.53/31,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.67

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