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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,156.68, 69,239.88 and 25,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,156.68, 69,239.88 and 25,083.72 is: 37,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,156.68 : 69,239.88 = 25,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,156.68/69,239.88 = 25,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,156.68x = 69,239.88 × 25,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,156.68x = 1,736,793,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,793,762.75/46,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,628.22

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