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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,604.52, 64,314.78 and 25,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,604.52, 64,314.78 and 25,383.96 is: 35,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,604.52 : 64,314.78 = 25,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,604.52/64,314.78 = 25,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,604.52x = 64,314.78 × 25,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,604.52x = 1,632,563,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,563,802.93/46,604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,030.16

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