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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,255.92, 63,832.64 and 25,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,255.92, 63,832.64 and 25,034.72 is: 34,547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,255.92 : 63,832.64 = 25,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,255.92/63,832.64 = 25,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,255.92x = 63,832.64 × 25,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,255.92x = 1,598,032,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,032,269.26/46,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,547.63

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