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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.59, 63,687.85 and 24,929.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.59, 63,687.85 and 24,929.87 is: 34,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.59 : 63,687.85 = 24,929.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.59/63,687.85 = 24,929.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.59x = 63,687.85 × 24,929.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.59x = 1,587,729,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,729,440.32/46,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,403.23

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