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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056.58, 63,557.96 and 25,913.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056.58, 63,557.96 and 25,913.48 is: 35,760.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056.58 : 63,557.96 = 25,913.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056.58/63,557.96 = 25,913.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056.58x = 63,557.96 × 25,913.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056.58x = 1,647,008,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,008,148.98/46,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,760.54

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