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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,191.98, 63,745.10 and 24,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,191.98, 63,745.10 and 24,971.25 is: 34,460.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,191.98 : 63,745.10 = 24,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,191.98/63,745.10 = 24,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,191.98x = 63,745.10 × 24,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,191.98x = 1,591,794,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,794,703.52/46,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,460.41

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