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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86,670.13, 130,005.21 and 31,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86,670.13, 130,005.21 and 31,266.13 is: 46,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,670.13 : 130,005.21 = 31,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,670.13/130,005.21 = 31,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,670.13x = 130,005.21 × 31,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,670.13x = 4,064,759,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,759,796.54/86,670.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,899.20

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