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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,392.82, 64,022.10 and 25,172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,392.82, 64,022.10 and 25,172.09 is: 34,737.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392.82 : 64,022.10 = 25,172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392.82/64,022.10 = 25,172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392.82x = 64,022.10 × 25,172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392.82x = 1,611,570,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,570,063.19/46,392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.49

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