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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,275.82, 63,860.34 and 25,055.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,275.82, 63,860.34 and 25,055.02 is: 34,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,275.82 : 63,860.34 = 25,055.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,275.82/63,860.34 = 25,055.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,275.82x = 63,860.34 × 25,055.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,275.82x = 1,600,022,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,022,095.91/46,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,575.77

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