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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.48, 63,702.90 and 24,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.48, 63,702.90 and 24,940.76 is: 34,418.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.48 : 63,702.90 = 24,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.48/63,702.90 = 24,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.48x = 63,702.90 × 24,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.48x = 1,588,798,740.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,798,740.20/46,161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,418.28

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