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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,285.96, 63,874.64 and 25,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,285.96, 63,874.64 and 25,065.24 is: 34,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,285.96 : 63,874.64 = 25,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,285.96/63,874.64 = 25,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,285.96x = 63,874.64 × 25,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,285.96x = 1,601,033,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,033,181.51/46,285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,590.04

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