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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.94, 63,689.68 and 24,931.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.94, 63,689.68 and 24,931.21 is: 34,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.94 : 63,689.68 = 24,931.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.94/63,689.68 = 24,931.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.94x = 63,689.68 × 24,931.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.94x = 1,587,860,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,860,343.81/46,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,405.06

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