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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.68, 63,872.92 and 25,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.68, 63,872.92 and 25,063.98 is: 34,588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.68 : 63,872.92 = 25,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.68/63,872.92 = 25,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.68x = 63,872.92 × 25,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.68x = 1,600,909,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,909,589.42/46,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,588.33

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