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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,907.78, 64,732.83 and 25,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,907.78, 64,732.83 and 25,397.75 is: 35,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,907.78 : 64,732.83 = 25,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,907.78/64,732.83 = 25,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,907.78x = 64,732.83 × 25,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,907.78x = 1,644,068,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,068,299.72/46,907.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,048.95

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