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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.78, 63,848.08 and 25,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.78, 63,848.08 and 25,046.04 is: 34,563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.78 : 63,848.08 = 25,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.78/63,848.08 = 25,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.78x = 63,848.08 × 25,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.78x = 1,599,141,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,141,121.13/46,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.49

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