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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.52, 63,847.80 and 25,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.52, 63,847.80 and 25,045.96 is: 34,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.52 : 63,847.80 = 25,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.52/63,847.80 = 25,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.52x = 63,847.80 × 25,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.52x = 1,599,129,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,129,444.89/46,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.43

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