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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,512.98, 69,689.21 and 25,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,512.98, 69,689.21 and 25,468.16 is: 38,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,512.98 : 69,689.21 = 25,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,512.98/69,689.21 = 25,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,512.98x = 69,689.21 × 25,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,512.98x = 1,774,855,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,855,474.77/46,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,158.29

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