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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.78, 63,917.19 and 25,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.78, 63,917.19 and 25,096.04 is: 34,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.78 : 63,917.19 = 25,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.78/63,917.19 = 25,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.78x = 63,917.19 × 25,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.78x = 1,604,068,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,068,516.72/46,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,632.56

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