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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,377.79, 68,022.24 and 25,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,377.79, 68,022.24 and 25,397.04 is: 38,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,377.79 : 68,022.24 = 25,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,377.79/68,022.24 = 25,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,377.79x = 68,022.24 × 25,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,377.79x = 1,727,563,550.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,563,550.17/45,377.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,070.69

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