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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,242.84, 63,814.86 and 25,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,242.84, 63,814.86 and 25,021.64 is: 34,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,242.84 : 63,814.86 = 25,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,242.84/63,814.86 = 25,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,242.84x = 63,814.86 × 25,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,242.84x = 1,596,752,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,752,453.57/46,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,529.72

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