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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.97, 63,805.14 and 25,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.97, 63,805.14 and 25,014.78 is: 34,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.97 : 63,805.14 = 25,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.97/63,805.14 = 25,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.97x = 63,805.14 × 25,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.97x = 1,596,071,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,071,539.97/46,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,520.13

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