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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,720.67, 64,475.19 and 25,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,720.67, 64,475.19 and 25,499.48 is: 35,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,720.67 : 64,475.19 = 25,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,720.67/64,475.19 = 25,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,720.67x = 64,475.19 × 25,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,720.67x = 1,644,083,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,083,495.53/46,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,189.64

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