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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,635.88, 64,357.51 and 25,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,635.88, 64,357.51 and 25,415.16 is: 35,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,635.88 : 64,357.51 = 25,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,635.88/64,357.51 = 25,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,635.88x = 64,357.51 × 25,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,635.88x = 1,635,656,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,656,413.85/46,635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,072.92

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