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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,602.54, 68,357.33 and 25,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,602.54, 68,357.33 and 25,839.35 is: 38,732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,602.54 : 68,357.33 = 25,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,602.54/68,357.33 = 25,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,602.54x = 68,357.33 × 25,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,602.54x = 1,766,308,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,308,503.95/45,602.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,732.68

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