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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,373.82, 63,995.91 and 25,153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,373.82, 63,995.91 and 25,153.17 is: 34,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,373.82 : 63,995.91 = 25,153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,373.82/63,995.91 = 25,153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,373.82x = 63,995.91 × 25,153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,373.82x = 1,609,700,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,700,003.53/46,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,711.40

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