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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.20, 69,966.60 and 25,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.20, 69,966.60 and 25,908.40 is: 38,808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.20 : 69,966.60 = 25,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.20/69,966.60 = 25,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.20x = 69,966.60 × 25,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.20x = 1,812,722,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,722,659.44/46,709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,808.69

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