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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,302.74, 63,897.36 and 25,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,302.74, 63,897.36 and 25,080.74 is: 34,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,302.74 : 63,897.36 = 25,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,302.74/63,897.36 = 25,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,302.74x = 63,897.36 × 25,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,302.74x = 1,602,593,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,593,072.85/46,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,611.19

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