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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.41, 63,872.69 and 25,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.41, 63,872.69 and 25,063.70 is: 34,588.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.41 : 63,872.69 = 25,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.41/63,872.69 = 25,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.41x = 63,872.69 × 25,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.41x = 1,600,885,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,885,495.67/46,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,588.01

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