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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.52, 63,834.26 and 25,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.52, 63,834.26 and 25,035.78 is: 34,549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.52 : 63,834.26 = 25,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.52/63,834.26 = 25,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.52x = 63,834.26 × 25,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.52x = 1,598,140,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,140,744.85/46,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,549.53

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