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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.91, 63,833.22 and 25,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.91, 63,833.22 and 25,035.12 is: 34,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.91 : 63,833.22 = 25,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.91/63,833.22 = 25,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.91x = 63,833.22 × 25,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.91x = 1,598,072,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,072,322.69/46,255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,548.50

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