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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,397.44, 68,160.48 and 25,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,397.44, 68,160.48 and 25,714.56 is: 38,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,397.44 : 68,160.48 = 25,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,397.44/68,160.48 = 25,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,397.44x = 68,160.48 × 25,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,397.44x = 1,752,716,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,716,752.59/45,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,608.27

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