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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,640.42, 64,363.68 and 25,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,640.42, 64,363.68 and 25,419.64 is: 35,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,640.42 : 64,363.68 = 25,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,640.42/64,363.68 = 25,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,640.42x = 64,363.68 × 25,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,640.42x = 1,636,101,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,101,574.68/46,640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,079.05

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