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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.55, 63,832.73 and 25,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.55, 63,832.73 and 25,034.82 is: 34,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.55 : 63,832.73 = 25,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.55/63,832.73 = 25,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.55x = 63,832.73 × 25,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.55x = 1,598,040,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,040,461.32/46,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.08

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