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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,039.92, 63,532.40 and 25,621.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,039.92, 63,532.40 and 25,621.44 is: 35,356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,039.92 : 63,532.40 = 25,621.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,039.92/63,532.40 = 25,621.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,039.92x = 63,532.40 × 25,621.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,039.92x = 1,627,791,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,791,574.66/46,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,356.09

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