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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,506.08, 68,268.40 and 25,793.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,506.08, 68,268.40 and 25,793.44 is: 38,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,506.08 : 68,268.40 = 25,793.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,506.08/68,268.40 = 25,793.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,506.08x = 68,268.40 × 25,793.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,506.08x = 1,760,876,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,876,879.30/45,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,695.42

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