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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,010.10, 68,978.70 and 25,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,010.10, 68,978.70 and 25,233.60 is: 37,830.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,010.10 : 68,978.70 = 25,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,010.10/68,978.70 = 25,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,010.10x = 68,978.70 × 25,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,010.10x = 1,740,580,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,580,924.32/46,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,830.41

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