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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.58, 64,075.50 and 25,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.58, 64,075.50 and 25,211.22 is: 34,792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.58 : 64,075.50 = 25,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.58/64,075.50 = 25,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.58x = 64,075.50 × 25,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.58x = 1,615,421,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,421,527.11/46,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,792.19

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