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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.48, 63,689.06 and 24,930.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.48, 63,689.06 and 24,930.74 is: 34,404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.48 : 63,689.06 = 24,930.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.48/63,689.06 = 24,930.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.48x = 63,689.06 × 24,930.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.48x = 1,587,815,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,815,395.70/46,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,404.43

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