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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,999.93, 48,000.71 and 26,070.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,999.93, 48,000.71 and 26,070.33 is: 39,106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,999.93 : 48,000.71 = 26,070.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,999.93/48,000.71 = 26,070.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,999.93x = 48,000.71 × 26,070.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,999.93x = 1,251,394,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,394,349.93/31,999.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,106.16

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