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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,412.91, 64,044.48 and 25,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,412.91, 64,044.48 and 25,992.12 is: 35,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,412.91 : 64,044.48 = 25,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,412.91/64,044.48 = 25,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,412.91x = 64,044.48 × 25,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,412.91x = 1,664,651,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,651,809.50/46,412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,866.14

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