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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.62, 63,832.75 and 25,034.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.62, 63,832.75 and 25,034.89 is: 34,548.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.62 : 63,832.75 = 25,034.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.62/63,832.75 = 25,034.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.62x = 63,832.75 × 25,034.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.62x = 1,598,045,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,045,618.07/46,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.14

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