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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,251.10, 54,311.85 and 31,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,251.10, 54,311.85 and 31,067.10 is: 46,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,251.10 : 54,311.85 = 31,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,251.10/54,311.85 = 31,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,251.10x = 54,311.85 × 31,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,251.10x = 1,687,311,675.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,311,675.14/36,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,545.12

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