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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,274.42, 63,858.71 and 25,053.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,274.42, 63,858.71 and 25,053.64 is: 34,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,274.42 : 63,858.71 = 25,053.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,274.42/63,858.71 = 25,053.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,274.42x = 63,858.71 × 25,053.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,274.42x = 1,599,893,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,893,034.19/46,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,574.02

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