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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.63, 63,704.41 and 24,941.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.63, 63,704.41 and 24,941.89 is: 34,419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.63 : 63,704.41 = 24,941.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.63/63,704.41 = 24,941.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.63x = 63,704.41 × 24,941.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.63x = 1,588,908,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,908,165.12/46,162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.79

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