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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.42, 63,879.26 and 25,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.42, 63,879.26 and 25,068.68 is: 34,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.42 : 63,879.26 = 25,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.42/63,879.26 = 25,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.42x = 63,879.26 × 25,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.42x = 1,601,368,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,368,949.95/46,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,594.71

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