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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.69, 63,701.78 and 24,939.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.69, 63,701.78 and 24,939.97 is: 34,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.69 : 63,701.78 = 24,939.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.69/63,701.78 = 24,939.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.69x = 63,701.78 × 24,939.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.69x = 1,588,720,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,720,198.19/46,160.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,417.17

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