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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.91, 63,805.29 and 25,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.91, 63,805.29 and 25,014.72 is: 34,520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.91 : 63,805.29 = 25,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.91/63,805.29 = 25,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.91x = 63,805.29 × 25,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.91x = 1,596,071,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,071,463.87/46,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,520.17

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