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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,338.72, 69,483.08 and 25,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,338.72, 69,483.08 and 25,002.86 is: 37,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,338.72 : 69,483.08 = 25,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,338.72/69,483.08 = 25,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,338.72x = 69,483.08 × 25,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,338.72x = 1,737,275,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,275,721.61/46,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,490.80

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