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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,966.59, 64,814.04 and 25,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,966.59, 64,814.04 and 25,747.20 is: 35,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,966.59 : 64,814.04 = 25,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,966.59/64,814.04 = 25,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,966.59x = 64,814.04 × 25,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,966.59x = 1,668,780,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,780,050.69/46,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,531.22

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