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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,605.78, 64,316.70 and 25,385.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,605.78, 64,316.70 and 25,385.06 is: 35,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,605.78 : 64,316.70 = 25,385.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,605.78/64,316.70 = 25,385.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,605.78x = 64,316.70 × 25,385.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,605.78x = 1,632,683,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,683,449.29/46,605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,031.78

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