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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.92, 63,987.42 and 25,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.92, 63,987.42 and 25,953.44 is: 35,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.92 : 63,987.42 = 25,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.92/63,987.42 = 25,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.92x = 63,987.42 × 25,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.92x = 1,660,693,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,693,665.72/46,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,812.48

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