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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,266.94, 63,848.41 and 25,046.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,266.94, 63,848.41 and 25,046.22 is: 34,563.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,266.94 : 63,848.41 = 25,046.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,266.94/63,848.41 = 25,046.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,266.94x = 63,848.41 × 25,046.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,266.94x = 1,599,161,260.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,161,260.89/46,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,563.80

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