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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.89, 64,674.93 and 25,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.89, 64,674.93 and 25,645.16 is: 35,390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.89 : 64,674.93 = 25,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.89/64,674.93 = 25,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.89x = 64,674.93 × 25,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.89x = 1,658,598,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,598,604.46/46,865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,390.31

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