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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,996.32, 64,854.96 and 25,775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,996.32, 64,854.96 and 25,775.76 is: 35,570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,996.32 : 64,854.96 = 25,775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,996.32/64,854.96 = 25,775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,996.32x = 64,854.96 × 25,775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,996.32x = 1,671,685,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,685,883.77/46,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,570.57

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