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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 69.06 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 69.06 and 25.75 is: 38.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 69.06 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/69.06 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 69.06 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 1,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778.30/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.63

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