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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,271.73, 63,855.44 and 25,051.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,271.73, 63,855.44 and 25,051.44 is: 34,571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,271.73 : 63,855.44 = 25,051.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,271.73/63,855.44 = 25,051.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,271.73x = 63,855.44 × 25,051.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,271.73x = 1,599,670,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,670,598.58/46,271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,571.23

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