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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,392.76, 64,021.69 and 25,172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,392.76, 64,021.69 and 25,172.03 is: 34,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392.76 : 64,021.69 = 25,172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392.76/64,021.69 = 25,172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392.76x = 64,021.69 × 25,172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392.76x = 1,611,555,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,555,822.76/46,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.22

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