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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,901.52, 64,724.08 and 25,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,901.52, 64,724.08 and 25,680.80 is: 35,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,901.52 : 64,724.08 = 25,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,901.52/64,724.08 = 25,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,901.52x = 64,724.08 × 25,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,901.52x = 1,662,166,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,166,153.66/46,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,439.49

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