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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,739.58, 70,029.59 and 25,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,739.58, 70,029.59 and 25,697.24 is: 38,502.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,739.58 : 70,029.59 = 25,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,739.58/70,029.59 = 25,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,739.58x = 70,029.59 × 25,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,739.58x = 1,799,567,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,567,181.33/46,739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,502.00

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