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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,865.91, 64,674.95 and 25,645.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,865.91, 64,674.95 and 25,645.17 is: 35,390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,865.91 : 64,674.95 = 25,645.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,865.91/64,674.95 = 25,645.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,865.91x = 64,674.95 × 25,645.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,865.91x = 1,658,599,959.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,599,959.27/46,865.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,390.33

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