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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,332.73, 47,354.68 and 31,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,332.73, 47,354.68 and 31,509.25 is: 43,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,332.73 : 47,354.68 = 31,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,332.73/47,354.68 = 31,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,332.73x = 47,354.68 × 31,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,332.73x = 1,492,110,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,110,450.79/34,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,460.29

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