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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,723.92, 64,478.64 and 25,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,723.92, 64,478.64 and 25,503 is: 35,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,723.92 : 64,478.64 = 25,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,723.92/64,478.64 = 25,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,723.92x = 64,478.64 × 25,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,723.92x = 1,644,398,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,398,755.92/46,723.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,193.94

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