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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.53, 64,484.31 and 25,504.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.53, 64,484.31 and 25,504.68 is: 35,195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.53 : 64,484.31 = 25,504.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.53/64,484.31 = 25,504.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.53x = 64,484.31 × 25,504.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.53x = 1,644,651,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,651,691.57/46,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,195.13

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