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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,594.58, 68,391.80 and 25,344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,594.58, 68,391.80 and 25,344.20 is: 38,016.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,594.58 : 68,391.80 = 25,344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,594.58/68,391.80 = 25,344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,594.58x = 68,391.80 × 25,344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,594.58x = 1,733,335,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,335,565.18/45,594.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,016.27

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