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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,165.76, 63,708.55 and 24,944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,165.76, 63,708.55 and 24,944.97 is: 34,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,165.76 : 63,708.55 = 24,944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,165.76/63,708.55 = 24,944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,165.76x = 63,708.55 × 24,944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,165.76x = 1,589,207,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,207,868.49/46,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,423.95

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