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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.88, 63,846.99 and 25,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.88, 63,846.99 and 25,045.23 is: 34,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.88 : 63,846.99 = 25,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.88/63,846.99 = 25,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.88x = 63,846.99 × 25,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.88x = 1,599,062,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,062,549.36/46,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.46

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