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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,609.78, 64,322.22 and 25,389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,609.78, 64,322.22 and 25,389.06 is: 35,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,609.78 : 64,322.22 = 25,389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,609.78/64,322.22 = 25,389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,609.78x = 64,322.22 × 25,389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,609.78x = 1,633,080,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,080,702.91/46,609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,037.30

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