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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.08, 63,714.60 and 24,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.08, 63,714.60 and 24,949.28 is: 34,429.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.08 : 63,714.60 = 24,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.08/63,714.60 = 24,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.08x = 63,714.60 × 24,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.08x = 1,589,633,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,633,395.49/46,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,429.95

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