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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.31, 64,848.09 and 25,770.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.31, 64,848.09 and 25,770.72 is: 35,563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.31 : 64,848.09 = 25,770.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.31/64,848.09 = 25,770.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.31x = 64,848.09 × 25,770.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.31x = 1,671,181,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,181,969.92/46,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,563.64

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