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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,916.84, 64,745.80 and 25,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,916.84, 64,745.80 and 25,697 is: 35,462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,916.84 : 64,745.80 = 25,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,916.84/64,745.80 = 25,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,916.84x = 64,745.80 × 25,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,916.84x = 1,663,772,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,772,822.60/46,916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,462.17

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