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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,273.28, 91,863.76 and 31,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,273.28, 91,863.76 and 31,292 is: 46,914.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,273.28 : 91,863.76 = 31,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,273.28/91,863.76 = 31,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,273.28x = 91,863.76 × 31,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,273.28x = 2,874,600,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,600,777.92/61,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,914.43

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