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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,167.94, 63,711.78 and 24,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,167.94, 63,711.78 and 24,947.21 is: 34,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,167.94 : 63,711.78 = 24,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,167.94/63,711.78 = 24,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,167.94x = 63,711.78 × 24,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,167.94x = 1,589,431,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,431,155.13/46,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,427.16

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