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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,915.62, 70,394.88 and 25,536.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,915.62, 70,394.88 and 25,536.31 is: 38,316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,915.62 : 70,394.88 = 25,536.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,915.62/70,394.88 = 25,536.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,915.62x = 70,394.88 × 25,536.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,915.62x = 1,797,625,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,625,478.09/46,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.14

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