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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,580.74, 64,282.58 and 25,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,580.74, 64,282.58 and 25,361.17 is: 34,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,580.74 : 64,282.58 = 25,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,580.74/64,282.58 = 25,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,580.74x = 64,282.58 × 25,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,580.74x = 1,630,281,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,281,439.42/46,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,999.05

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