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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,212.64, 63,773.44 and 24,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,212.64, 63,773.44 and 24,991.92 is: 34,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,212.64 : 63,773.44 = 24,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,212.64/63,773.44 = 24,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,212.64x = 63,773.44 × 24,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,212.64x = 1,593,820,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,820,710.60/46,212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.85

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