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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.99, 63,769.54 and 24,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.99, 63,769.54 and 24,989.20 is: 34,484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.99 : 63,769.54 = 24,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.99/63,769.54 = 24,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.99x = 63,769.54 × 24,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.99x = 1,593,549,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,549,788.97/46,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,484.96

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