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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,174.08, 63,720.08 and 24,953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,174.08, 63,720.08 and 24,953.28 is: 34,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,174.08 : 63,720.08 = 24,953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,174.08/63,720.08 = 24,953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,174.08x = 63,720.08 × 24,953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,174.08x = 1,590,024,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,024,997.86/46,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,435.45

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