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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.40, 63,846.18 and 25,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.40, 63,846.18 and 25,044.66 is: 34,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.40 : 63,846.18 = 25,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.40/63,846.18 = 25,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.40x = 63,846.18 × 25,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.40x = 1,599,005,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,005,870.40/46,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,561.59

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