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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.57, 68,384.85 and 25,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.57, 68,384.85 and 25,846.16 is: 38,737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.57 : 68,384.85 = 25,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.57/68,384.85 = 25,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.57x = 68,384.85 × 25,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.57x = 1,767,485,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,485,432.75/45,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,737.22

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