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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,293.61, 63,884.98 and 25,875.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,293.61, 63,884.98 and 25,875.65 is: 35,708.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,293.61 : 63,884.98 = 25,875.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,293.61/63,884.98 = 25,875.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,293.61x = 63,884.98 × 25,875.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,293.61x = 1,653,065,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,065,263.96/46,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,708.28

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