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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.70, 69,047.55 and 25,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.70, 69,047.55 and 25,386.42 is: 38,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.70 : 69,047.55 = 25,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.70/69,047.55 = 25,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.70x = 69,047.55 × 25,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.70x = 1,752,870,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,870,104.27/46,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,079.63

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