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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,992.49, 64,849.72 and 25,771.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,992.49, 64,849.72 and 25,771.91 is: 35,565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,992.49 : 64,849.72 = 25,771.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,992.49/64,849.72 = 25,771.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,992.49x = 64,849.72 × 25,771.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,992.49x = 1,671,301,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,301,147.37/46,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,565.28

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