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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,265.90, 63,846.87 and 25,045.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,265.90, 63,846.87 and 25,045.16 is: 34,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,265.90 : 63,846.87 = 25,045.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,265.90/63,846.87 = 25,045.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,265.90x = 63,846.87 × 25,045.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,265.90x = 1,599,055,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,055,074.65/46,265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,562.28

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