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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.31, 63,687.49 and 24,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.31, 63,687.49 and 24,929.57 is: 34,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.31 : 63,687.49 = 24,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.31/63,687.49 = 24,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.31x = 63,687.49 × 24,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.31x = 1,587,701,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,701,836.97/46,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,402.84

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