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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,392.21, 64,020.78 and 25,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,392.21, 64,020.78 and 25,171.02 is: 34,735.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392.21 : 64,020.78 = 25,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392.21/64,020.78 = 25,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392.21x = 64,020.78 × 25,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392.21x = 1,611,468,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,468,333.80/46,392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,735.75

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