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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.76, 64,852.96 and 25,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.76, 64,852.96 and 25,484.32 is: 35,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.76 : 64,852.96 = 25,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.76/64,852.96 = 25,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.76x = 64,852.96 × 25,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.76x = 1,652,733,585.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,733,585.59/46,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,167.72

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