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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,611.58, 64,323.65 and 25,390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,611.58, 64,323.65 and 25,390.85 is: 35,039.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,611.58 : 64,323.65 = 25,390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,611.58/64,323.65 = 25,390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,611.58x = 64,323.65 × 25,390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,611.58x = 1,633,231,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,231,826.98/46,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,039.19

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