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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,796.13, 64,578.72 and 25,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,796.13, 64,578.72 and 25,575.42 is: 35,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,796.13 : 64,578.72 = 25,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,796.13/64,578.72 = 25,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,796.13x = 64,578.72 × 25,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,796.13x = 1,651,627,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,627,887.06/46,796.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,294.11

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