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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,991.82, 64,849.37 and 25,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,991.82, 64,849.37 and 25,769.69 is: 35,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,991.82 : 64,849.37 = 25,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,991.82/64,849.37 = 25,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,991.82x = 64,849.37 × 25,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,991.82x = 1,671,147,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,147,708.50/46,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,562.52

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