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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,288.71, 63,878.45 and 25,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,288.71, 63,878.45 and 25,067.97 is: 34,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,288.71 : 63,878.45 = 25,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,288.71/63,878.45 = 25,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,288.71x = 63,878.45 × 25,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,288.71x = 1,601,302,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,302,942.91/46,288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,593.81

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