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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,885.61, 70,297.17 and 25,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,885.61, 70,297.17 and 25,835.54 is: 38,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,885.61 : 70,297.17 = 25,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,885.61/70,297.17 = 25,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,885.61x = 70,297.17 × 25,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,885.61x = 1,816,165,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,165,347.42/46,885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,736.09

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