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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.75, 63,777.73 and 24,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.75, 63,777.73 and 24,995.01 is: 34,493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.75 : 63,777.73 = 24,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.75/63,777.73 = 24,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.75x = 63,777.73 × 24,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.75x = 1,594,125,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,125,158.57/46,215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,493.12

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