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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,007.78, 63,493.08 and 25,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,007.78, 63,493.08 and 25,867.94 is: 35,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,007.78 : 63,493.08 = 25,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,007.78/63,493.08 = 25,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,007.78x = 63,493.08 × 25,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,007.78x = 1,642,435,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,435,183.86/46,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,699.07

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