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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,999.10, 64,862.92 and 25,782.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,999.10, 64,862.92 and 25,782.50 is: 35,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,999.10 : 64,862.92 = 25,782.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,999.10/64,862.92 = 25,782.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,999.10x = 64,862.92 × 25,782.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,999.10x = 1,672,328,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,328,234.90/46,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,582.13

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