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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166.72, 63,710.04 and 24,945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166.72, 63,710.04 and 24,945.98 is: 34,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166.72 : 63,710.04 = 24,945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166.72/63,710.04 = 24,945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166.72x = 63,710.04 × 24,945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166.72x = 1,589,309,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,309,065.09/46,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,425.43

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