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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,289.68, 63,879.81 and 25,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,289.68, 63,879.81 and 25,068.97 is: 34,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,289.68 : 63,879.81 = 25,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,289.68/63,879.81 = 25,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,289.68x = 63,879.81 × 25,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,289.68x = 1,601,401,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,401,040.50/46,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,595.21

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