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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,637.52, 64,357.88 and 25,416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,637.52, 64,357.88 and 25,416.32 is: 35,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,637.52 : 64,357.88 = 25,416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,637.52/64,357.88 = 25,416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,637.52x = 64,357.88 × 25,416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,637.52x = 1,635,740,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,740,472.60/46,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,073.49

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