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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,867.95, 70,287.98 and 25,517.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,867.95, 70,287.98 and 25,517.25 is: 38,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,867.95 : 70,287.98 = 25,517.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,867.95/70,287.98 = 25,517.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,867.95x = 70,287.98 × 25,517.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,867.95x = 1,793,555,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,555,830.07/46,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,268.28

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