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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,198.53, 63,753.66 and 24,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,198.53, 63,753.66 and 24,977.73 is: 34,469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,198.53 : 63,753.66 = 24,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,198.53/63,753.66 = 24,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,198.53x = 63,753.66 × 24,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,198.53x = 1,592,421,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,421,705.99/46,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,469.10

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