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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,588.74, 64,290.48 and 25,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,588.74, 64,290.48 and 25,368 is: 35,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,588.74 : 64,290.48 = 25,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,588.74/64,290.48 = 25,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,588.74x = 64,290.48 × 25,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,588.74x = 1,630,920,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,920,896.64/46,588.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,006.76

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