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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,267.78, 63,849.68 and 25,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,267.78, 63,849.68 and 25,047 is: 34,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,267.78 : 63,849.68 = 25,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,267.78/63,849.68 = 25,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,267.78x = 63,849.68 × 25,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,267.78x = 1,599,242,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,242,934.96/46,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,564.94

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