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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,688.61, 64,435.68 and 25,994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,688.61, 64,435.68 and 25,994.19 is: 35,874.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,688.61 : 64,435.68 = 25,994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,688.61/64,435.68 = 25,994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,688.61x = 64,435.68 × 25,994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,688.61x = 1,674,953,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,953,308.70/46,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,874.99

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