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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.68, 63,854.95 and 25,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.68, 63,854.95 and 25,050.96 is: 34,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.68 : 63,854.95 = 25,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.68/63,854.95 = 25,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.68x = 63,854.95 × 25,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.68x = 1,599,627,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,627,353.72/46,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,570.33

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