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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,402.67, 63,996.15 and 31,275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,402.67, 63,996.15 and 31,275.45 is: 43,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,402.67 : 63,996.15 = 31,275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,402.67/63,996.15 = 31,275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,402.67x = 63,996.15 × 31,275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,402.67x = 2,001,508,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,508,389.52/46,402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,133.48

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