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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.60, 69,444.48 and 25,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.60, 69,444.48 and 25,498.88 is: 38,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.60 : 69,444.48 = 25,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.60/69,444.48 = 25,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.60x = 69,444.48 × 25,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.60x = 1,770,756,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,756,462.18/46,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,273.72

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