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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.10, 68,974.20 and 25,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.10, 68,974.20 and 25,230.60 is: 37,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.10 : 68,974.20 = 25,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.10/68,974.20 = 25,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.10x = 68,974.20 × 25,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.10x = 1,740,260,450.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,260,450.52/46,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,825.91

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