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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,577.70, 64,278.69 and 25,358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,577.70, 64,278.69 and 25,358.34 is: 34,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,577.70 : 64,278.69 = 25,358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,577.70/64,278.69 = 25,358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,577.70x = 64,278.69 × 25,358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,577.70x = 1,630,000,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,000,875.77/46,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,995.31

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