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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,861.62, 64,668.96 and 25,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,861.62, 64,668.96 and 25,640.97 is: 35,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,861.62 : 64,668.96 = 25,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,861.62/64,668.96 = 25,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,861.62x = 64,668.96 × 25,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,861.62x = 1,658,174,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,174,863.29/46,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,384.50

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